Tender

Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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13 Jul 2023 at 14:13

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26 Jun 2023 at 07:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System. The project involves generating high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The total project cost is £335,000, with a tender deadline of August 1st, 2023. The contract period spans from September 6th, 2023, to December 5th, 2028. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement method of open procedure (above threshold).

This tender by the University of Southampton presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing advanced laser systems to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly well-suited. They can access the tender documents on In-Tend. Potential suppliers should note the compliance and selection requirements detailed in the tender documents to make a competitive bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Notice Description

The University is looking to purchase a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project. How to obtain Tender Document: The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - Documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT - Documents') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their Tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decide to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, further information on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Send list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d0394d-625a-464e-bd29-6d713b722466
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

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2023 - 5 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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