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title: "RFQ - Pulsed Multi-wavelength Laser for Photoacoustic Imaging system"
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# RFQ - Pulsed Multi-wavelength Laser for Photoacoustic Imaging system

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e02de13-4569-43fb-9a47-15e9b2c9f2b0

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) recently completed a tender for a "RFQ - Pulsed Multi-wavelength Laser for Photoacoustic Imaging system" located in Teddington, London. The procurement stage was the award phase, with the contract awarded on 20th February 2019 for a total value of £74,390. The laser system is required to operate within specific wavelengths and parameters, and the contract period commences from 20th February 2019 and runs until 25th April 2019. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure methodology, aimed at acquiring goods classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that manufacture tuneable pulsed lasers or related components would be particularly well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the competitive nature of the bidding process supports innovative solutions in this niche market. Engaging in such procurement can help businesses enhance their portfolio and build valuable relationships with an esteemed organisation like NPL.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a tuneable multi-wavelength pulsed Nd:YAG pumped OPO laser in the range 680 - 1300 nm. The purpose of the laser is to be interfaced with a Verasonics system to provide excitation pulses as part of a newly developed photoacoustic imaging system, with the view to developing a system which will be used for standardisation of quantitative photoacoustic measurements. NPL require the laser to achieve full-width half-maximum (FWHM) pulse duration in the nanosecond range (6 +/- 2 ns) and with pulse energies at a minimum of 50 mJ at the specified wavelengths with per pulse tuning capability. The laser system will be mounted on a metric optical table, which has a useable space of 1 m x 1 m. NPL also require a means to direct the beam into the samples of interest both via free space and fibre-bundle. The laser system must be supplied with a safety interlock and system enable via a key (hardware or software) and a suitable optical fibre bundle, as detailed below. The laser system should be easy to maintain, such as flash lamp replacement and in such a way that does not impact upon measurements (e.g. alignment should be repeatable or require only simple recalibration). Clarifications Deadline: 05/02/2019 at 15:00 UK Time Additional information: Please access the bravo solutions portal as detailed below to obtain all relevant documents and information. Note that all communications and responses to this RFQ must be through the portal. Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk Delays in response as a result of technical difficulties will not assure that extensions to the bid submission date will be given. Where there are further issues, which Bravo Solutions cannot resolve, please contact the Buyer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e6e90-f859-4cfa-93b5-c459ad6ab635 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2019 - 25 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,390 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e6e90-f859-4cfa-93b5-c459ad6ab635
- 17 Jan 2019 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3da45f-a529-4bee-b9be-9c78290a0c56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e6e90-f859-4cfa-93b5-c459ad6ab635
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3da45f-a529-4bee-b9be-9c78290a0c56
  17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo Solutions eProcurement Link

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