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title: "3104/JN - Pulsed Optical Parametric Oscillator for SWIR Wavelengths"
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# 3104/JN - Pulsed Optical Parametric Oscillator for SWIR Wavelengths

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933c0f79-311f-4b9b-ac77-37b9c74bffc2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Pulsed Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) for SWIR wavelengths, specifically designed for use in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This open tender has a total value of £70,000 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on April 1, 2022, and concluding on April 4, 2022. The tender was published on February 11, 2022, and interested parties were required to submit tenders by March 7, 2022, via the university's e-tendering system.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in optical and laboratory equipment. Companies that possess expertise in the manufacturing or supply of optical parametric oscillators or related technologies would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process may lead to further collaboration with the University of Sheffield, enhancing growth and visibility within the scientific research community.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's Department of Physics and Astronomy, with funding from EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), require a tuneable optical parametric oscillator (OPO) (1200 - 1600 nm) which will be pumped by an existing femtosecond Ti:Sapphire (Ti:S) laser system. The OPO output will be used for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor-based photonic devices. The primary use of the OPO will be for time-resolved resonant and quasi-resonant spectroscopy of quantum dots emitting in telecom wavelength regions. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed1171f-b5c5-432b-8c97-f0276dd14c65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 4 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,700 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 1 Apr 2022 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed1171f-b5c5-432b-8c97-f0276dd14c65
- 11 Feb 2022 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b39bf0-1aa3-493d-9357-12268a4b927e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed1171f-b5c5-432b-8c97-f0276dd14c65
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b39bf0-1aa3-493d-9357-12268a4b927e
  11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at:

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