Tender

ITT_127467 - High Power Laser System with Output at 461nm

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a tender for a High Power Laser System with Output at 461nm. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions on 14th February 2024. The contract period is expected to start on 4th March 2024 and end on 3rd March 2025. The industry category for this tender is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The buying organisation, NPL, is located in Teddington, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision equipment, specifically in the optical and laboratory equipment sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria specified. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a broad range of businesses to participate in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT_127467 - High Power Laser System with Output at 461nm

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires a 461 nm laser system to prepare mK-level Strontium (Sr) in the Sr optical lattice clock. To efficiently cool down sufficient atoms, the first cooling stage requires >100 mW blue light for a blue magneto-optical trap (MOT) and >200 mW for a Zeeman slower. In addition, the current experimental apparatus has a fibre coupled input. Thus, the requested high-power blue laser system is expected to deliver well in excess of this optical power out of an optical fibre. The Sr optical lattice clock is a precision measurement device, and as such the specifications for frequency stability and (narrow) linewidth are significant. In free-running configuration, the asset must demonstrate relatively low frequency noise. The asset must also be able to be actively controlled via fast and slow feedback actuators, in order to further improve linewidth reduction and long-term stabilisation. More specific technical requirements can be found in Section 5 of the ITT. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/33691120018D0CF0D3D1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06bfe21e-8db6-4c71-a692-a098a9c275e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b43e6f-8257-4deb-9d64-72d33199e59d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gary Phillips
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 943 6731

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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