--- title: "Tuneable Laser System for Synchrotron Pump-Probe Studies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD" published: "2018-07-25" --- # Tuneable Laser System for Synchrotron Pump-Probe Studies Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b04de31-f677-4c4d-9285-4d105c6801c5.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Tuneable Laser System for Synchrotron Pump-Probe Studies" is led by Diamond Light Source Ltd, located in Didcot, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on lasers and industrial lasers (CPV codes: 38636100 and 38636110). The tender was published on 30th April 2018 and is currently in the award stage, with the winning supplier being Photonic Solutions. The deadline for tender submissions was 29th May 2018, and the contract period commenced on 29th June 2018, extending to 28th February 2019. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, which is above the applicable threshold. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laser systems and related technologies. Companies with expertise in the manufacture and delivery of ultra-fast laser systems, as well as those capable of providing installation and maintenance services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The strong focus on technical quality and price in the award criteria suggests that firms able to demonstrate innovation and cost-effectiveness will have a competitive advantage. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria for this contract. ## Notice The scope of this tender is for an ultra-fast laser system suitable to be moved between experimental beam-lines with wavelength and repetition rate tuning. The laser system will initially be integrated into the central laser facility's development lab and the scope of the contract will include: - manufacture and delivery, - installation with commissioning and performance tests, - hardware and software maintenance service (service contract), - service visit for the first move and installation on to an experimental beam-line at diamond light source. If the required performance can be met or exceeded using alternative designs, technologies or materials, then these will not be excluded from consideration as long as sufficient information is supplied to justify the proposed solution. If some of the technical specifications cannot be met then this should be made clear. While it is strongly preferred that all technical specifications be achieved or exceeded, proposals that do not meet every technical specification will not necessarily be rejected. Additional information: Award criteria Technical Quality / Weighting: 25 Experience and Capacity / Weighting: 20 DLS Support Effort / Weighting: 7 Commercial / Weighting: 5 Delivery / Weighting: 3 Price - Weighting: 40 If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Restricted/TenderHome.aspx You will then be issued with a password to enable you to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 29.5.2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6b04de-abc4-42dd-a77d-bae1fac05642 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £327,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers - 38636110 - Industrial lasers ## Release History - 25 Jul 2018 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6b04de-abc4-42dd-a77d-bae1fac05642 - 30 Apr 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b16860-6d12-4269-b713-9879d94dcdb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6b04de-abc4-42dd-a77d-bae1fac05642 25th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b16860-6d12-4269-b713-9879d94dcdb6 30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02fad63c-97b6-4318-bc6d-375bf038eed2 OJEU Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.diamond.ac.uk - https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Restricted/TenderHome.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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