Tender

Supply and Installation of a Full Octave Spanning Frequency Comb and Suite of Lasers to the University of Birmingham

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Sep 2020 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a full octave spanning frequency comb and suite of lasers, a project funded by the Local Government Fund. This procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically related to laser diodes, is part of a strategic initiative to advance quantum technology in sensors and metrology. The tender period ends on 19th October 2020, and the intended contract period is from 14th December 2020 to 30th April 2021. Interested parties may submit proposals under the open procurement method, which is structured above threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the fields of laser technology, advanced electronics, and scientific instrumentation. Companies that design, manufacture, or distribute laser systems and related technology would find this procurement particularly relevant. With a budget of up to £502,000, this contract enables competitive firms to establish collaborative ties with a leading academic institution while potentially expanding their market presence within the growing quantum technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Full Octave Spanning Frequency Comb and Suite of Lasers to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

This project is funded by the Local Government Fund (LGF). The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a full octave spanning frequency comb to the University of Birmingham. The equipment being procured under this tender will play a key role in establishing an internationally leading centre for advancement of quantum technology in the field of sensors and metrology. The system should contain: (1) a femtosecond fibre laser with inherently no carrier offset frequency or tunability of carrier frequency-offset which is a plug-and-play turnkey system that can operate continuously without user interaction; (2) a suitable user software, computer and display for system control and data acquisition and locking electronics; (iii) suite of tunable lasers including wavelengths 399 nm, 556 nm, 1388 nm. Ideally, the system can be extended for (iv) the tunable lasers including wavelengths 578 nm, 759 nm, 649 nm, and 770 nm. Overall budget for this system is up to ?502,000 including 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-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c004943e-940a-4aa1-a384-5c15bc8a6be1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

32552420 - Frequency converter

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Rachel Price
Contact Email
r.e.price.1@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 9055

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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