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Infrared Femtosecond Laser System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 08:16

TenderUpdate

05 Jul 2024 at 12:14

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for an Infrared Femtosecond Laser System, classified under CPV code 38636100 (Lasers). This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is part of a collaboration funded by the EPSRC, involving the University's School of Chemistry, Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Franklin Institute, and the Central Laser Facility. The awarded contract, valued at £759,330 GBP, was signed on 29th September 2024, with Active Fiber Systems GmbH as the supplier. The delivery location is Didcot, Oxfordshire, with the contract governed by an open procedure method. Key procurement stages included a tender update on 5th July 2024, and a deadline extension for tender submissions to 2nd August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser systems and advanced optical technologies. The procurement of high-grade laser equipment for leading research institutions presents lucrative growth potential, particularly for suppliers experienced in delivering high-intensity, femtosecond pulse laser systems. Companies in the fields of photonics, optoelectronics, and precision laboratory equipment could benefit from engaging in such projects, given the emphasis on quality, system requirements, warranty provisions, and sustainability. The successful delivery and integration of such sophisticated equipment could enhance a business's reputation and open doors to further collaborations and contracts in the academic and scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

Infrared Femtosecond Laser System

Notice Description

The University was seeking to purchase an Infrared Femtosecond Laser as part of a new EPSRC-funded collaboration between the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry, the Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Frankin Institute and the Central Laser Facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University was seeking to purchase an Infrared Femtosecond Laser as part of a new EPSRC-funded collaboration between the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry, the Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Frankin Institute and the Central Laser Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033492-2024
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
Large

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
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£759,330 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20241 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Amy Hands
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380595000

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE FIBER SYSTEMS

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