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Supply and Installation of a Frequency Doubled Telecom Laser System for the University of Birmingham.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Sep 2020 at 13:15

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Tender

12 Aug 2020 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a frequency doubled telecom laser system, operating under an open procurement method. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified specifically as laser diodes (CPV code: 31712348). The tender period ended on 20th August 2020, with the contract period commencing on 31st August 2020 and concluding on 20th November 2020. The total value of the contract is set at £80,000 excluding VAT, and responses were managed by contact person Peter Nobbs, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laser technologies and related equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality products capable of meeting the specified technical requirements, such as wavelength specifications, output power, and modulation capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement may facilitate further partnerships, especially if the products are aligned with the funding partnerships linked to the European Regional Development Fund or Research Councils UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Frequency Doubled Telecom Laser System for the University of Birmingham.

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a frequency doubled telecome laser system. Wavelength = 780.24 nm Linewidth < 10 kHz Output power in free space >8 W Output power end of fibre > 6 W Thermal wavelength tuning range > 100 pm Fast wavelength modulation range > 7 GHz Phase noise < -90 dB @100 Hz RIN level < -120 dBc/Hz @10 MHz Output: independent delivery @780 nm and residual @1560 nm Polarisation: linear PER > 20 dB Fibre: can handle the output power @780nm & @1560nm and be cleanable

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56b7ea5a-8fbc-49de-bba7-4e0305890cc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdb8953-efea-4287-8a3b-0f0da0ce812b
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
Other - Open Tender - Non OJEU
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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