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Bespoke Laser Diodes

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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07 Oct 2022 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for bespoke laser diodes to QPC Lasers Inc. The procurement involved high power 180W diode lasers, 795nm, frequency narrowed with bespoke optics, classified under CPV code 31712348. The contract's total value was £97,000 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Single Source Authorisation. The contract period was from January 6, 2021, to October 31, 2022. The tender process concluded on August 18, 2020, with the contract awarded on January 6, 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laser diodes and related technologies to engage with the University of Sheffield. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement. The successful bidder, QPC Lasers Inc., based in the USA, showcases that international suppliers can also participate in procurement processes. Given the focus on goods, businesses in manufacturing and supply of laser technology may find this tender particularly relevant for future business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bespoke Laser Diodes

Notice Description

2 x high power 180W diode lasers, 795nm, frequency narrowed with bespoke optics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a90dd495-fd85-4af6-b15d-71fc5420cf9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec75bda-66bf-4c7f-9314-cc5da191a693
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QPC LASERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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