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Amplified Ultrafast Laser System for Scientific Research

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2022 at 16:57

Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 13:56

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2022 at 09:17

Planning

16 Jun 2022 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol School of Chemistry is seeking to procure an amplified ultrafast laser system for scientific research. The contract has been awarded to Coherent Europe B.V., with a value of £268,400. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 25th November 2022. The opportunity was for goods in the industry category of lasers, and the location for delivery is the School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK. The process was conducted through an open procedure, and the buying organisation is the University of Bristol.

This tender for the amplified ultrafast laser system offers an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, specifically in the field of lasers. Companies capable of providing ultrafast laser systems meeting the technical specifications outlined by the University of Bristol would be well-suited to compete. With the contract already awarded, businesses can use this information to understand the types of opportunities available in public procurement and tailor their offerings to meet the needs of academic institutions like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Title

Amplified Ultrafast Laser System for Scientific Research

Notice Description

The University of Bristol School of Chemistry is looking to procure an amplified ultrafast laser system for use in studies of photochemical dynamics. The laser should consist of an ultrafast oscillator and an amplifier, in a one-box design for optimum stability of operation in our laboratory. Sufficient power output is required to pump two existing optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs), operating with 800-nm pump wavelengths, to generate ultraviolet and mid-infrared laser beams at a laser pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ultrafast photochemical dynamics of molecules in solution and in protein environments will be studied using the techniques of transient absorption spectroscopy and two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy. The project is funded by EPSRC Programme Grant EP/V026690/1, Ultrafast Photochemical Dynamics in Complex Environments. The Equipment We require an amplified ultrafast laser system for use in studies of photochemical dynamics. The laser should consist of an ultrafast oscillator and an amplifier, in a one-box design for optimum stability of operation in our laboratory. Sufficient power output is required to pump two existing optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs, operating with 800-nm pump wavelengths) to generate ultraviolet and mid-infrared laser beams at a laser pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03475d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034000-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Helen Warren
Contact Email
helen.warren@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHERENT EUROPE

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