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Supply & Delivery of High power 1560nm-780nm Fiber Laser

University of Strathclyde

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13 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde procured a high-power fibre laser system for large-scale quantum-computing research using individually trapped neutral-atom qubits. The requirement covers a telecoms 1560 nm amplified fibre-laser system producing more than 8 W of 780 nm light through frequency doubling, or second-harmonic generation. The equipment is intended to support long qubit lifetimes, high coherence and stable operation. Required characteristics include a 780.24 nm output, single longitudinal mode, linear polarisation, wide mode-hop-free tuning, narrow linewidth, a free-space output beam and an air-cooled amplifier. Delivery is to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. This is a goods procurement, classified under CPV 38636100 for lasers.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd under an open procedure, as a call-off from Lot 1, Lasers and Coherent Sources, of the LAB1032AP framework. The contract is active and was signed on 27 April 2026. Its value is £34,495. One bid was received, from an SME, and it was submitted electronically. The single lot required the supplier to meet the specified optical performance, including more than 8 W at 780.24 nm, less than 20 kHz linewidth, beam-quality M2 below 1.1, power stability below 1% over three hours and pointing stability within ±0.5 microradians per °C. Delivery was required within 18 weeks after receipt of order, with a 12-month warranty.

This requirement is relevant to specialist photonics and quantum-technology suppliers able to design, manufacture, integrate or supply high-power narrow-linewidth fibre-laser systems and frequency-doubling hardware. Credible competitors would need demonstrable capability in telecoms-wavelength amplification, second-harmonic generation, precision wavelength control, single-mode operation, polarisation management and free-space beam delivery. The technical threshold is demanding: suppliers must control linewidth, power, pointing stability and beam quality while providing a one-metre fibre connection between the amplifier and SHG head. Experience supplying research-grade laser equipment for atom trapping, quantum computing or comparable precision experiments would strengthen a future response. The award to an SME indicates that a focused specialist business can satisfy this buyer's requirement through the framework route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of High power 1560nm-780nm Fiber Laser

Notice Description

This requirement is for a trap laser system suitable for performing large-scale quantum computing using individually trapped neutral atom qubits where the requirements below are needed to achieve long lifetime, high coherence and long-term stable operation. The laser system capable of achieving high power (>8 W) of 780nm light generated via frequency-doubling (second harmonic generation) of the output from a telecoms 1560nm amplified fiber laser system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a trap laser system suitable for performing large-scale quantum computing using individually trapped neutral atom qubits where the requirements below are needed to achieve long lifetime, high coherence and long-term stable operation. The laser system capable of achieving high power (>8 W) of 780nm light generated via frequency-doubling (second harmonic generation) of the output from a telecoms 1560nm amplified fiber laser system. Mandatory Specifications Below is a non-exhaustive list of the specific requirements. The specifications are for the target 780 nm output requirements. The specification for the 1560nm seed and amplifier are to be defined by the supplier as required to meet the target 780nm output specifications. -Output Wavelength 780.24 nm -Power > 8W @ 780.24 nm -Single longitudinal mode, -Linear polarisation > 20 dB extinction -Tuning range >15 GHz no mode hop -Narrow linewidth < 20 kHz (100 ms integration time) -Output fiber 1m length from amplifier to free-space SHG head -Free-space output beam with 1/e2 diameter in the range 0.5-2 mm -Output beam TEM00 with M2 < 1.1 -Seed laser included if required -Power stability < 1% over 3 hrs -Pointing stability : < +- 0.5 urad/degC -Seed laser included if required -Delivery time <= 18 weeks ARO -12 month warranty -Air-cooled amplifier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562277
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£34,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
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

Photonic Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562277
    Supply & Delivery of High power 1560nm-780nm Fiber Laser - This requirement is for a trap laser system suitable for performing large-scale quantum computing using individually trapped neutral atom qubits where the requirements below are needed to achieve long lifetime, high coherence and long-term stable operation. The laser system capable of achieving high power (>8 W) of 780nm light generated via frequency-doubling (second harmonic generation) of the output from a telecoms 1560nm amplified fiber laser system.

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