Tender

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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21 Aug 2019 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a procurement process titled "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS" within the lasers industry category. This competitive tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 20th September 2019. The procurement follows an open method, making it accessible for various suppliers. Interested vendors should be prepared to deliver and install the units at the University's Edgbaston facilities, located in the postal area B15 2TT, UK. The budget for this contract is set at approximately £613,333.33 plus VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technologies and equipment manufacturing. Companies capable of providing portable, high-precision frequency comb units, along with related training and support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can ensure compliance with the technical specifications and deliverables required by the University are encouraged to submit their bids, potentially leading to future collaborations and expansions in the research and academic sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply and installation of two full octave spanning frequency combs stabilised to vibration insensitive optical cavities, to the University of Birmingham. These will be used to characterise an rf sensor requiring ultralow phase noise. Each unit should be portable and preferably capable of operating while being mobile. Each unit should contain: i) A femtosecond fibre laser with an appropriate spectral broadening; ii) Stabilised the repetition rate and the CEO frequency or no CEO; iii) Compact and force insensitive, high finesse optical cavity providing subHz to 1Hz linewidth; and iv) and a suitable user software, PC and display for system control and data acquisition. Overall budget for this item is up to PS613,333.33 + VAT, delivery to and installation within the appointed laboratories at University of Birmingham, training, manuals and warranties over the length of the Hub grant. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1eef5-76df-4b63-a07f-27952b956c30
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
21 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2020 - 14 Sep 2020 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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