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title: "ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser"
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# ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bb18d64-1716-4012-8c71-e4bb6aebde37

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a tender for a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser system, titled "ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser." This process is in the 'Tender' stage and falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with CPV code 38000000. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure above the threshold. The tender process commenced on 8 October 2024, with a submission deadline set for 7 November 2024. The contract is slated to start on 9 December 2024 and will conclude by 8 December 2025. The primary delivery location is the UK, inclusive of its overseas territories and neighbouring regions, and the total estimated contract value is £500,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical equipment, particularly those capable of producing high-precision tuneable laser systems with specific components such as pump lasers and optical mixing modules. Companies operating in the fields of laboratory equipment and precision instruments would find this tender particularly advantageous for business expansion. While the National Physical Laboratory has stated the requirement is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger specialist firms with the capability to meet stringent technical standards and supply high-value equipment should consider competing for this contract.

## Notice

The NPL requirement is for a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser system. This laser system is to be used as the source for our cryogenic radiometer facility, which is the UK's primary standard for absolute radiant power measurement. The laser system should comprise the laser source(s) and any additional components required to meet the full specification as stated in the tender documents. For example, such components may include pump lasers and additional optical mixing modules, monochromators or laser pulse slicers for wavelength control and wavemeters for wavelength monitoring. Where additional equipment is required to meet the full specification of the laser system, such items must be considered and included in the quotations. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender document please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml where you can Register (if not already Registered). Once Registered please search for 'ITT: itt_2502 - ITT_119239 - CR Tuneable Laser' to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327ab7db-190d-42da-a427-02de839bf5de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327ab7db-190d-42da-a427-02de839bf5de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327ab7db-190d-42da-a427-02de839bf5de
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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