Tender

Supply and Installation of an Optical Spectrum Analyser to the university of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Sep 2020 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of an optical spectrum analyser as part of an open procurement process in the field of diffraction apparatus. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd October 2020. The total budget for this procurement is up to £65,000 excluding VAT, and the project is intended to be funded by either the European Regional Development Fund or the Research Councils UK. The delivery address for the items is located in Birmingham, England, with a contract period commencing on 23rd October 2020 and ending on 29th November 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical and scientific instrumentation sectors, particularly those offering advanced optical equipment and related technologies. Businesses specialising in providing goods that meet the stringent specifications outlined, such as resolution and dynamic range for optical components, will find this an appealing opportunity to enhance their market presence through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution. With a focus on sophisticated instrumentation, there is potential for developing innovative solutions within the context of research and academic applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of an Optical Spectrum Analyser to the university of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an optical spectrum analyser. Our application is in the domain of ultra-stable frequency transfer using quantum clocks, via fibres and at 1542nm. We are interested in both amplitude and phase information. As such we need not have large tuning range for the laser used in the instrument, a range from 1540-1572 nm is of interest. It should come with a built-in laser source. The resolution of the product should be equal to or better than 100MHz (0.8pm), 5MHz (0.04pm). The dynamic range should be better than 83dB for most of the frequency ranges. The close-in dynamic range should be better than 40dB @ +/- 0.1pm, better than 60dB @ +/- 0.4pm and better than 80dB @ +/- 6pm. The sweep speed should be faster than 30nm/s. The wavelength span range should cover 80pm to 82nm. Multi-channels and rectangular resolution filters are highly desirable features. Internal absolute wavelength calibrator is also desired. One-year warranty is expected. Overall budget for this item is up to PS65,000 excluding VAT. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b798a184-accd-4ce3-b677-2bf464bed693
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb36e20-548e-4e0c-b1ec-09bec9ff0922
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2020 - 29 Nov 2020 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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