Award

School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source intended for use in the School of Physics and Astronomy. This procurement, categorised under goods within the education sector, is set in St Andrews, UK. The open tender process is active, with submissions due by 11th July 2019, at 12:00 PM. The overall value of this contract is estimated at approximately £302,257, and the award date is scheduled for shortly after the submission deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced optical technologies or scientific instrumentation. Companies capable of providing complex laser systems with specifications including a wavelength below 115 nm and high repetition rates will find this particularly suited to their expertise. With the educational sector’s growing investment in research capabilities, suppliers in the scientific equipment sector can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with academic institutions.

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Notice Title

School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser

Notice Description

The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. The system should fulfill or exceed the following requirements: (1) Laser system: - Wavelength <115 nm (all following specifications refer to the final output (<115 nm) beam unless otherwise specified). - High repetition rate (50 MHz or above). - Pulse duration: 10-20 ps. - Pulse Bandwidth: <0.1 meV. - Average power output of VUV beam > 10 W. - Ability to controllably attenuate the power of the output beam between 0 and 100% of the maximum flux. - Full remote control of polarization of the output beam (linear horizontal and vertical as well as circular polarization). - Simple user operation of the system. - All required frequency conversion stages, electronics, power supplies, controllers, cables, hardware cards, interlock connections, chiller units etc. to enable stable and safe operation of the complete system should be included. Maximum cable lengths should be indicated. - Size of the complete system and any supporting peripheral components should be indicated. - Documentation of the hardware (and any software) should be provided and should be sufficient to enable users to operate the instrument and to understand the key points of its performance. (2) Focusing option: This item should be included as an optional add-on, with costs for the package clearly identifiable. - Beam focusing package, including an in vacuum lens with focal length 55mm and an OD of 18mm (clear aperture 15mm), with a design goal for a <2 micron beam diameter at the sample. - Focus target for making in situ beam size measurements. - System for holding and manipulation of the lens in vacuum does not need to be included as part of the tender. (3) Accessories: This item should be included as an optional add-on, with costs for the package clearly identifiable. - Beam detection/visualisation package, including solid state detector suitable for use with the output photon energy, phosphor screen and phosphor target. - In-line filters for use with suitable purge gas for operation of the system. - Double-sided CF40 UHV flange with LiF2 window, with a clear aperture of at least 18mm. (Clear aperture should be specified.). (4) System level: - Compatible with European electricity (230V +10%/-6% /50Hz and CE conformity; in the UK 240 V is most common). - Conformity to EU regulations. - Please specify minimum laboratory space required for full installation (equipment and electronics), and any laboratory services (e.g. power requirements, gas requirements etc.) or environment (e.g. temperature or mechanical stability) required. - System must be fully assembled and demonstrated working as a complete unit. - Any necessary laboratory services (e.g. chiller for water cooling, gas manifolds etc.) required for operation of the system that are not included in the tender reply should be specified in detail. - Suitable factory and site acceptance tests should be performed in order to demonstrate that the specifications detailed above are met. Please detail the protocols that will be followed for these. - Costs and timescales for delivery, installation, and commissioning should be included. Warranty & Support Tender submissions must detail company support and servicing, including: - Direct service & application support. - Technical support. - Any software updates provided free of charge over entire product lifetime. - On-site installation and training. - Warranty package.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering system (In-Tend). To express an interest please go to our tender web-site at: https://in-tendhost/universityofstandrews

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,257 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 1 Oct 2019 1-6 months
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 ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Adrian Wood
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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