# Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [University of Birmingham](/buyers/university-of-birmingham/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 September 2020
- Planned start: 14 December 2020
- Planned end: 30 April 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 8b210f43-9d51-4836-ae15-13ea94d4e962-381965
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-418170ca-ebc2-41b5-b052-91dbf9e4e44c

## Description

The quantum technology transfer centre at the University of Birmingham, as part of the quantum hub for metrology and sensors, is inviting tenders for a hydrogen maser \(e\.g\. active version\), with the following specifications: o At least one 10MHz output o At least one pulse per second \(PPS\) output o All outputs to be 50 Ohm impedance o Integrated battery power supply able to power the unit for greater than 12 hours in the event of mains power failure o Stability of <1E-13 at 1 seconds averaging time o Stability of <2E-15 at 10,000 seconds averaging time o Phase noise -120dBc/Hz or better at 1Hz offset, -150dBc/Hz or better at 1kHz offset o Magnetic sensitivity <2E-14 per gauss o Temperature sensitivity of <1E-15 per degree Celsius o Operational lifetime of 20 years or greater o Remote monitoring via platform agnostic computer interface\. o Warranty period of >3years Overall budget for this item is up to ?255,000\.00 including VAT\. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund \(ERDF\) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund \(ESIF\) or; - Research Councils UK \(RCUK\), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b210f43-9d51-4836-ae15-13ea94d4e962-381965)