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title: "Coherent Scanning Interferometer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Coherent Scanning Interferometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdcae5f5-5380-4796-a44b-29aed1f0638a

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for a Coherent Scanning Interferometer, a 3D optical profiler used to analyse optical samples. This tender falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method was a Competitive quotation below threshold, with a contract value of £88,529 in GBP. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2023, and the contract period runs from 17th March 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment to engage with the University of Southampton. The University, as the buying organisation, has awarded the contract to Lambda Photometrics Limited. Businesses focused on providing quality laboratory and optical equipment are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, aiming for long-term contracts that can help sustain and grow their operations.

## Notice

The University procured a 3D optical profiler - Coherent Scanning Interferometer to analyse optical samples for both form and roughness. The samples vary in composition and shape, these include silicon, silica, lithium niobate and multi-layered samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155694c8-1c4d-4e52-b939-a8f49f2042e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,529 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 20 Mar 2023 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155694c8-1c4d-4e52-b939-a8f49f2042e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155694c8-1c4d-4e52-b939-a8f49f2042e2
  20th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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