Commercial facility
Northgate Quantum Characterisation Laboratory
Northgate Instruments LtdOxford, Oxfordshire
Commercial characterisation service for quantum sensors, combining climatic test chambers with a magnetically shielded measurement room for sensitivity and noise-floor characterisation across temperature.
- Provider organisation
- Northgate Instruments Ltd
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Lead time
- 14–28 days (Provider stated)
Capabilities
What the facility can do, with operating ranges and the evidence behind each claim.
Quantum sensor characterisation
CharacterisationSensitivity, noise floor and heading-error characterisation of optically pumped and NV-diamond magnetometers.
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Environmental testing
QualificationTemperature-controlled characterisation in climatic chambers.
Operating range
- Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Magnetically shielded measurement
CharacterisationOperating range
- Residual magnetic field: Residual field below 1 nT
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Equipment
Climatic test chamber
EnvironmentalManufacturer / model: Generic CT-850
Configuration: Optical feedthroughs; non-magnetic sample stage
Operating range
- Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Magnetically shielded room
MagneticsConfiguration: Four-layer mu-metal, active compensation
Operating range
- Residual magnetic field: Residual field below 1 nT
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Processes / services
Sensitivity and noise-floor measurement
CharacterisationProvider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Thermal cycling
QualificationProvider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Test methods / standards
Environmental testing — cold
IEC 60068-2-1Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Environmental testing — dry heat
IEC 60068-2-2Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Materials / device compatibility
Shown where the provider or a source supplies it.
Diamond (including NV-diamond)
MaterialSupportedNV-diamond sensor heads accepted in standard mounts.
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Magnetic mounting materials
MaterialNot supportedFerromagnetic parts are not permitted inside the shielded room.
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Expertise
Specialist technical capabilities available alongside the equipment.
Quantum sensing physics
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
External access
The provider retains control of site safety, equipment operation, training, sample acceptance and experimental procedure. Submitting an access request does not authorise any physical work.
Lead time & commercial model
- Lead time
- 14–28 days (Provider stated)
- Lead times change. Confirm dates for your specific request with the provider.
- Commercial model
- DailyProject quote
- Where public. Prices and terms are agreed with the provider.
Restrictions
Known restrictions on safety, materials, security, export control, IP, training and eligibility.
Safety
Provider restrictions applyClass 3B/4 lasers require a completed laser safety declaration before arrival.
Provider verifiedSource type: Provider verified- Source
- Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
- Last reviewed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Review due
- 12 Feb 2027
Prerequisites
What the provider may need before work can start.
Sample declaration form
SafetyMaterials, laser classes and power requirements.
Mutual NDA
Nda confidentiality
Sources
Where the information on this profile came from.
Capability statement submitted by Northgate Instruments
Provider verified- Reference
- Provider submission, July 2026
- Accessed
- 15 Jul 2026
- Permitted-use basis
- Not recorded
Verification history
Changes to verification state are recorded, not overwritten.
- 12 Aug 2026
Capability: Quantum sensor characterisation
Unverifiedchanged toProvider verifiedMethod: Provider confirmation of capability statement · Verified by Northgate Instruments Ltd
- 12 Aug 2026
Capability: Environmental testing
Unverifiedchanged toProvider verifiedMethod: Provider confirmation of capability statement · Verified by Northgate Instruments Ltd
- 12 Aug 2026
Capability: Magnetically shielded measurement
Unverifiedchanged toProvider verifiedMethod: Provider confirmation of capability statement · Verified by Northgate Instruments Ltd
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