--- title: "ITT - CW Tuneable Laser Source" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2024-05-21" --- # ITT - CW Tuneable Laser Source Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55a673cb-2e82-4efe-8689-1c1bf27b8ea1.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory is seeking a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser source for pre-flight satellite calibrations. The laser system must be computer controllable, have a broad tuning range from 314 nm to 2412 nm, and comply with relevant standards. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender closing on June 20, 2024, and a contract period starting from July 19, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom, under the goods category. This tender for a tuneable laser source offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing precision laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in optical and precision instruments are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, and the National Physical Laboratory aims to ensure ongoing support for the laser system over the next six years. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory's requirement is for a Continuous Wave (CW) or quasi-CW tuneable laser source. This laser source is to be used in conjunction with a geometric and radiometric calibration system designed for pre-flight satellite calibrations. The laser source will be fibre coupled into an integrating sphere to provide a relatively uniform source of monochromatic radiance. This uniform source will be applied in spectral response calibrations of satellite instruments, such as spectral imaging systems. The spectral response of the imaging systems require the laser source to be tuneable from a wavelength of at least 314 nm to 2412 nm and have a spectral linewidth smaller than 6 GHz. The laser output should be continuous or pulsed with a pulse repetition rate of at least 1 MHz. The average optical power delivered by the laser source to the integrating sphere is dependent on the wavelength, but should provide at least the following optical powers (values in between are linearly interpolated as a function of wavelength): Laser wavelength (nm) Minimum average output power available (mW) 320 40 400 80 450 100 500 100 1000 40 1500 20 2400 10 The laser system should enable hands-free operation over as much of the tuning range as possible. It must be computer controllable, supplied with standalone software as well as an application programming interface (API) compatible with Python programming language, which enable remote operation and monitoring of the laser system. The laser system must confirm to all relevant standards, including (but not limited to) the latest version of BS EN 60825:1. Where additional equipment is required to meet the full specification of the laser (for example, wavemeters for wavelength monitoring, or pump lasers for additional mixing modules), these must all be considered and included in the quotations. This laser system will be used for several high-profile missions over the next six years, and the manufacturer/supplier must provide confidence that ongoing support will be available over this time frame. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d393029c-3f14-4ee2-9620-15153898e91f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 21 May 2024 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d393029c-3f14-4ee2-9620-15153898e91f - 21 May 2024 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d393029c-3f14-4ee2-9620-15153898e91f - 21 May 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d393029c-3f14-4ee2-9620-15153898e91f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d393029c-3f14-4ee2-9620-15153898e91f 21st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml LUPC Bravo e-tender portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.npl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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