Tender

ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a tender for a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser system, titled "ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser." This process is in the 'Tender' stage and falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with CPV code 38000000. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure above the threshold. The tender process commenced on 8 October 2024, with a submission deadline set for 7 November 2024. The contract is slated to start on 9 December 2024 and will conclude by 8 December 2025. The primary delivery location is the UK, inclusive of its overseas territories and neighbouring regions, and the total estimated contract value is £500,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical equipment, particularly those capable of producing high-precision tuneable laser systems with specific components such as pump lasers and optical mixing modules. Companies operating in the fields of laboratory equipment and precision instruments would find this tender particularly advantageous for business expansion. While the National Physical Laboratory has stated the requirement is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger specialist firms with the capability to meet stringent technical standards and supply high-value equipment should consider competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser

Notice Description

The NPL requirement is for a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser system. This laser system is to be used as the source for our cryogenic radiometer facility, which is the UK's primary standard for absolute radiant power measurement. The laser system should comprise the laser source(s) and any additional components required to meet the full specification as stated in the tender documents. For example, such components may include pump lasers and additional optical mixing modules, monochromators or laser pulse slicers for wavelength control and wavemeters for wavelength monitoring. Where additional equipment is required to meet the full specification of the laser system, such items must be considered and included in the quotations. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender document please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml where you can Register (if not already Registered). Once Registered please search for 'ITT: itt_2502 - ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser' to access the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bb18d64-1716-4012-8c71-e4bb6aebde37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327ab7db-190d-42da-a427-02de839bf5de
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 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
Not specified

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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