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title: "Laser Diode Accelerated Lifetest"
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# Laser Diode Accelerated Lifetest

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3f1459-6cd2-4d35-a1c7-7fa8c0c10219

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is conducting an open tender for a project titled "Laser Diode Accelerated Lifetest," aimed at developing a modular, flexible system for accelerated life testing of photonics components. This procurement falls under the electronics and laboratory equipment industries and is located in Cardiff, Wales. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with a response deadline set for December 18, 2018. The estimated contract value is £350,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and the contract period will commence on December 28, 2018, and last until December 27, 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the electronics and photonics sectors, particularly those specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with capabilities in developing testing systems for electronic components, as well as those offering related services, would be well-positioned to compete. The urgent nature of the procurement suggests potential for expedited project timelines, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow and innovate in the field.

## Notice

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is looking to create a modular, flexible, accelerated life test system for photonics components and devices to determine lifetime and reliability of prototypes. The service provided is intended to de-risk photonics products and identify potential failure modes. The system could potentially be used for low volume burn-in of pilot line products.The system shall be adaptable to test a variety of components from chip level through to COS (Chip on Submount) and custom optoelectronic packaged modules. The system will be located in the CSA Catapult's innovation centre, within the evaluation laboratory, which will be equipped with access to process cooled water and a number of 3 phase power supplies. The system shall be able to accommodate a range of devices simultaneously whilst delivering different operating conditions with respect to drive current and heat sink temperature. The Catapult may also purchase additional related services. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65afd4e-bf16-4106-b1f8-00900969f9f3 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2018 - 27 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4RU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65afd4e-bf16-4106-b1f8-00900969f9f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e65afd4e-bf16-4106-b1f8-00900969f9f3
  4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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