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title: "Award Notice: Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser"
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# Award Notice: Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de3a0873-08fe-42fa-b049-44e8c3599f15

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently awarded a contract titled "Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser" with a total value of £149,500. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and is located in Teddington, South East England. The procurement method utilised was an accelerated open procedure, allowing suppliers to submit bids until 15th December 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 5th January 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high-precision optical equipment and laser technology. Businesses that can provide compact, ultra-stable laser systems meeting the rigorous specifications outlined in the tender are particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of this contract may also entice companies capable of delivering integrated systems that include necessary optics, electronics, and performance verification, thereby fostering business growth in a niche, technical market.

## Notice

Award Notice for Supply of Cavity Stabilised Laser: 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 one or several 19-inch rack-mount enclosures. Delivery of output light shall be through single-mode 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 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ee9ba6-280a-44cb-bd24-6fdfaeca55d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,500 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ee9ba6-280a-44cb-bd24-6fdfaeca55d6
- 30 Nov 2020 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30779068-e2ce-4f04-82bd-e9e9f2afc3db
- 13 Aug 2020 at 09:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e61e2d-875f-4452-ada1-348251a2cd36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ee9ba6-280a-44cb-bd24-6fdfaeca55d6
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30779068-e2ce-4f04-82bd-e9e9f2afc3db
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e61e2d-875f-4452-ada1-348251a2cd36
  13th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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