Planning

Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

15 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is in the planning stage of procuring a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser, aimed at enhancing its educational and research capabilities. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education sector. The laser is intended to be used to resonantly drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the wavelength range of 910-940nm, crucial for the university's research applications. The future notice date for this tender is set for 3rd March 2025. The procurement process is detailed in a planned procurement notice, and the university’s procurement services are located at McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road, Cardiff. Anna Rogala is the contact person at Cardiff University, reachable via email (rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk) or phone (+44 2920879648).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laser technology and quantum dot applications. Businesses that can provide advanced, precision-tuning lasers with capabilities to prevent mode hopping, coupled with robust control options and compatible power supplies, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The demand for a detailed and high-specification product also offers avenues for firms involved in providing specialised optical equipment and related technical support. Collaboration with Cardiff University can enhance a company’s portfolio, establishing them as key suppliers in cutting-edge educational and research facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser

Notice Description

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser. They will use this laser to resonantly drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the range 910-940nm. The laser must be able to tune continuously over quantum dot transitions. Some lasers "mode hop" (jump in wavelength) and supplier must ensure this product is mode-hop free over the widest range. The laser must have a time-averaged linewidth of less than 1MHz and coarse wavelength setting of less than 0.1nm, in addition to the mode hope free tuning. It should include an optical isolator to prevent back-reflections and have single mode fibre coupling launch 940HP or similar fibre with more than 10mW over the full range of 910-940nm. These parts can be quoted separately, if appropriate. PC control of coarse wavelength tuning, fine piezo wavelength tuning, and intensity should be available over USB, GPIB, ethernet or similar. The supply should include GUI and LabVIEW VIs for remote PC control, a laser interlock connection and/or interlocked shutter. The power supply should be compatible with a UK single phase socket.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147356
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147356
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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