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Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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22 Nov 2023 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System valued at GBP 282,668.83. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 31, 2023, to January 31, 2029. The tender had a closing date of October 19, 2023, and was in the goods category. The University's contact person for procurement is Amy Hands, reachable at procurement@soton.ac.uk.

This tender opportunity for the Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System from the University of Southampton is ideal for businesses specialising in lasers or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are also encouraged to participate. This procurement presents a growth opportunity for suppliers able to meet the technological requirements and provide installation, operation, and support services for a minimum of 3 years.

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Notice Title

Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Notice Description

The project requires a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ba4161-e71d-4ea1-8e10-c800e1aebd8a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,668 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHERENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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