--- title: "Supply and Installation of a Full Octave Spanning Frequency Comb and Suite of Lasers to the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2020-09-18" --- # Supply and Installation of a Full Octave Spanning Frequency Comb and Suite of Lasers to the University of Birmingham Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e70de9fc-ff3b-4fed-8f0b-80db68f7ff88.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a full octave spanning frequency comb and suite of lasers, a project funded by the Local Government Fund. This procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically related to laser diodes, is part of a strategic initiative to advance quantum technology in sensors and metrology. The tender period ends on 19th October 2020, and the intended contract period is from 14th December 2020 to 30th April 2021. Interested parties may submit proposals under the open procurement method, which is structured above threshold. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the fields of laser technology, advanced electronics, and scientific instrumentation. Companies that design, manufacture, or distribute laser systems and related technology would find this procurement particularly relevant. With a budget of up to £502,000, this contract enables competitive firms to establish collaborative ties with a leading academic institution while potentially expanding their market presence within the growing quantum technology sector. ## Notice This project is funded by the Local Government Fund (LGF). The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a full octave spanning frequency comb to the University of Birmingham. The equipment being procured under this tender will play a key role in establishing an internationally leading centre for advancement of quantum technology in the field of sensors and metrology. The system should contain: (1) a femtosecond fibre laser with inherently no carrier offset frequency or tunability of carrier frequency-offset which is a plug-and-play turnkey system that can operate continuously without user interaction; (2) a suitable user software, computer and display for system control and data acquisition and locking electronics; (iii) suite of tunable lasers including wavelengths 399 nm, 556 nm, 1388 nm. Ideally, the system can be extended for (iv) the tunable lasers including wavelengths 578 nm, 759 nm, 649 nm, and 770 nm. Overall budget for this system is up to ?502,000 including VAT. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c004943e-940a-4aa1-a384-5c15bc8a6be1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31712348 - Laser diodes - 32552420 - Frequency converter - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 18 Sep 2020 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c004943e-940a-4aa1-a384-5c15bc8a6be1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c004943e-940a-4aa1-a384-5c15bc8a6be1 18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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