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title: "Procurement of a Mid-infrared supercontinuum laser"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Procurement of a Mid-infrared supercontinuum laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004492c2-324c-480e-9319-af0befb49849

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Mid-infrared supercontinuum laser, essential for the spectral characterisation of mid-infrared devices. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically within the laser industry, with a total budget of £45,000. The tender is active, having been published on 5th November 2020, and is set to conclude on 4th December 2020. The contract period for the successful vendor is anticipated to start on 11th January 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022. This is a limited procurement involving competitive quotations below the threshold for public contracts in the United Kingdom, with delivery expected in the South West region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laser technology and related goods. Businesses that have experience in developing or supplying scientific equipment, particularly in the field of optical technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive quotation process may encourage a range of SMEs to participate, fostering innovation and enabling them to expand their market presence within the scientific and technological sectors.

## Notice

The procurement of a pulsed supercontinuum laser system for spectral characterisation of off- and on-chip mid-infrared devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f8d-eb90-4574-8c3a-4008cfb8c1da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f8d-eb90-4574-8c3a-4008cfb8c1da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b29f8d-eb90-4574-8c3a-4008cfb8c1da
  5th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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