Award

Award Notice: Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2020 at 15:53

Award Notice
Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 16:04

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2020 at 09:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently awarded a contract titled "Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser" with a total value of £149,500. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and is located in Teddington, South East England. The procurement method utilised was an accelerated open procedure, allowing suppliers to submit bids until 15th December 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 5th January 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high-precision optical equipment and laser technology. Businesses that can provide compact, ultra-stable laser systems meeting the rigorous specifications outlined in the tender are particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of this contract may also entice companies capable of delivering integrated systems that include necessary optics, electronics, and performance verification, thereby fostering business growth in a niche, technical market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice: Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser

Notice Description

Award Notice for Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser: The National Physical Laboratory requirement is for a new compact ultrastable laser system for optical frequency metrology. The ultrastable laser system shall comprise a laser source at 1542 nm frequency-locked to an ultrastable optical cavity, including all necessary optics and electronics for control and monitoring, in one or several 19-inch rack-mount enclosures. Delivery of output light shall be through single-mode fibre. The laser frequency should be user-selectable within a specific range detailed below. The system shall have the ability to be controlled and monitored remotely. It should be designed for reliable continuous operation over extended periods and under environmental conditions typical of data centres. The supply is to include delivery of the performance-verified system ready for installation by the user, any software required to operate the system, a detailed operation manual and a comprehensive performance characterisation (including phase noise and instability).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de3a0873-08fe-42fa-b049-44e8c3599f15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ee9ba6-280a-44cb-bd24-6fdfaeca55d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 31 May 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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