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26 Sep 2023 at 15:03

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13 Jul 2023 at 15:10

Tender

26 Jun 2023 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is procuring a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System under the goods category. The project involves installation, operation, and support for at least 3 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current status is active. The submission deadline for tenders is set for July 27, 2023, with a bid opening date on the same day. The project is located in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, focusing on the lasers industry category.

This tender by the University of Southampton offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in providing high-tech laser systems and related services are well-suited to compete. The project offers a contract period of up to 5 years and 3 months, including delivery, installation, and warranty services. Potential suppliers should be prepared to meet the mandatory technical requirements and ensure compliance with the specified award criteria to secure this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Notice Description

The University requires 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires 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. The University conducted this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. The University proposed to enter into a contract for up to 5 years and 3 months with the successful Tenderer. This comprised of an estimated delivery lead time of up to 3 months, followed by a 3-year warranty period and an optional 2-year extension to the warranty that can be used at the University's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028383-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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