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title: "Bespoke Laser Diodes"
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# Bespoke Laser Diodes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a90dd495-fd85-4af6-b15d-71fc5420cf9e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for bespoke laser diodes to QPC Lasers Inc. The procurement involved high power 180W diode lasers, 795nm, frequency narrowed with bespoke optics, classified under CPV code 31712348. The contract's total value was £97,000 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Single Source Authorisation. The contract period was from January 6, 2021, to October 31, 2022. The tender process concluded on August 18, 2020, with the contract awarded on January 6, 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laser diodes and related technologies to engage with the University of Sheffield. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement. The successful bidder, QPC Lasers Inc., based in the USA, showcases that international suppliers can also participate in procurement processes. Given the focus on goods, businesses in manufacturing and supply of laser technology may find this tender particularly relevant for future business growth opportunities.

## Notice

2 x high power 180W diode lasers, 795nm, frequency narrowed with bespoke optics

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec75bda-66bf-4c7f-9314-cc5da191a693 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QPC LASERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712348 - Laser diodes

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec75bda-66bf-4c7f-9314-cc5da191a693

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec75bda-66bf-4c7f-9314-cc5da191a693
  7th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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