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3077/JN - Ti:Sapphire Continuous Wave Tuneable Laser

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

06 Dec 2021 at 11:02

Award Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a Ti:Sapphire Continuous Wave Tuneable Laser, valued at £115,000, for its Department of Physics and Astronomy. This procurement process, classified under the goods category (CPV code: 38636100), is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender process which ended on 4 November 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 10 December 2021 and conclude on 11 December 2021. The delivery location for this procurement is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, and it follows an open procedure under the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding guidelines.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations in the scientific equipment sector. Companies specialising in laser technology and optical spectroscopy, especially those capable of providing near-infrared laser solutions, would be well-suited to participate. The project aims to enhance the University of Sheffield's capabilities in advanced photonic device analysis, making it a strategic project for businesses aligned with cutting-edge research and technology markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3077/JN - Ti:Sapphire Continuous Wave Tuneable Laser

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's Department of Physics and Astronomy, with funding from EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), require a tuneable, near-infrared (700-1000nm) Ti:Sapphire continuous wave laser for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor-based photonic devices. The principle uses of the laser will include resonant spectroscopy (resonance fluorescence) of quantum dots and high-power spectroscopy of devices containing quantum wells. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-290de6cc-7872-4fb6-85ea-d6521dab9412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d374be-7eed-4e09-9ede-312973d6578f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M SQUARED LASERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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