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title: "ITT - Portable 1.5 micron cavity-stabilised laser"
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# ITT - Portable 1.5 micron cavity-stabilised laser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99f384ca-e7ea-4916-a319-73cc88d86b96

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a tender process for the supply of a compact ultrastable laser system designed for optical frequency metrology, with a title labelled "ITT - Portable 1.5 micron cavity-stabilised laser". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, England. The procurement method is open, allowing all eligible suppliers to participate. The deadline for submission is 14th January 2022, and the contract is expected to commence from 31st March 2022 and conclude by 2nd May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that can provide high-quality, reliable technology and support services for ultrastable laser systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement process which aims to foster innovation and competition among suppliers.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory requirement is for a new compact ultrastable laser system for optical frequency metrology. The ultrastable laser system shall comprise a laser source at 1542 nm, frequency-locked to an ultrastable optical cavity, including all necessary optics and electronics for control and monitoring, in a single 19-inch rack. The complete system shall be transportable, ideally on wheels or castors. Delivery of output light shall be through single-mode, polarisation-maintaining (PM) fibre. The laser frequency should be user-selectable within a specific range detailed below. The system shall have the ability to be controlled and monitored remotely. It should be designed for reliable continuous operation over extended periods and under environmental conditions typical of laboratories and data centres. The supply is to include delivery of the performance-verified system ready for installation by the user, any software required to operate the system, a detailed operation manual and a comprehensive performance characterisation (including phase noise and instability). Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ea1f84-e4d1-4077-891e-077ae695f22f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 2 May 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 21:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ea1f84-e4d1-4077-891e-077ae695f22f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ea1f84-e4d1-4077-891e-077ae695f22f
  29th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtm

## Provenance

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