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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Optical Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Optical Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b99c497e-c967-4443-ac78-d7d544c46afb

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process for the supply and installation of an Optical Spectrum Analyser, aimed at enhancing its ultra-stable frequency transfer projects using quantum clocks. The contract, valued at £113,000, falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" industry category. The procurement used an open procedure and was initiated on 2nd December 2020, with the award notice published on 9th December 2020. The contract is set to run until 12th March 2021, with delivery expected at the specified address in Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialist suppliers in the fields of laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those with expertise in developing high-accuracy instruments suitable for advanced scientific research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the detailed specifications outlined in the tender will find a competitive avenue to expand their business with academic institutions and potentially secure repeat contracts in the research sector.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites Quotation for supply of an optical spectrum analyser. Our application is in the domain of ultra-stable frequency transfer using quantum clocks, via fibres and at 1542nm. We are interested in both amplitude and phase information. As such we need not have large tuning range for the laser used in the instrument, a range from 1540-1572 nm is of interest. It should come with a built-in laser source. The resolution of the product should be equal to or better than 100MHz (0.8pm), 5MHz (0.04pm). The dynamic range should be better than 83dB for most of the frequency ranges. The close-in dynamic range should be better than 40dB @ +/- 0.1pm, better than 60dB @ +/- 0.4pm and better than 80dB @ +/- 6pm. The sweep speed should be faster than 30nm/s. The wavelength span range should cover 80pm to 82nm. General characteristics An optical spectrum analyser that has high accuracy as well as a fast sweep speed. Specification 1) The wavelength range should cover from 1540-1572 nm. 2) It should come with a built-in laser source. 3) The resolution of the product should be equal to or better than 100MHz (0.8pm), 5MHz (0.04pm). 4) The dynamic range should be better than 83dB for most of the frequency ranges. 5) The close-in dynamic range should be better than 40dB @ +/- 0.1pm, better than 60dB @ +/- 0.4pm and 80dB @ +/- 6pm. 6) The sweep speed should be faster than 30nm/s. 7) The wavelength span range should cover 80pm to 82nm. 8) Multi-channels and rectangular resolution filters are highly desirable features. 9) Internal absolute wavelength calibrator is also desired. 10) One-year warranty is expected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9b33c9-8114-4a65-9414-28035d73173d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9b33c9-8114-4a65-9414-28035d73173d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9b33c9-8114-4a65-9414-28035d73173d
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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