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The Purchase of two (2) Laser Fibre Amplifiers

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is undertaking a public procurement process for the purchase of two laser fibre amplifiers, which are essential for their Quantum Physics laboratories. This open tender, initiated under the procurement method of "open procedure", is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 16 October 2018. Bids were accepted until 9 October 2018, following which two submissions were received. The contract value amounts to £62,982 and the amplifiers will be used in a key research initiative focused on quantum simulation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment or related technologies. Suppliers with experience in providing goods for educational institutions and those proficient in high-tech instrumentation could particularly benefit from competing for such contracts. Larger organisations like Azur Light Systems, which already secured the award, highlight the potential for substantial growth within this sector, emphasising the demand for quality and innovation in educational procurement.

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Notice Title

The Purchase of two (2) Laser Fibre Amplifiers

Notice Description

The Quantum Physics laboratories in the physics department at the University of Strathclyde requires 2 identical laser fibre amplifiers. The laser will be used to generate optical trapping potentials for ultra-cold atoms in a research project in quantum simulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The equipment will be used in the Quantum Physics laboratories in Physics Department at the University of Strathclyde. The laser will be used to generate optical trapping potentials for ultra-cold atoms in a research project in quantum simulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558355
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,982 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lauren.leitch@strath.ac.uk, mikaela.bennett@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823, +44 1415484310

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZUR LIGHT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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