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title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS"
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# TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebdf582f-1b0a-44f7-8504-f4fbd765fff7

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a procurement process titled "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE FREQUENCY COMB UNITS" within the lasers industry category. This competitive tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 20th September 2019. The procurement follows an open method, making it accessible for various suppliers. Interested vendors should be prepared to deliver and install the units at the University's Edgbaston facilities, located in the postal area B15 2TT, UK. The budget for this contract is set at approximately £613,333.33 plus VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technologies and equipment manufacturing. Companies capable of providing portable, high-precision frequency comb units, along with related training and support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can ensure compliance with the technical specifications and deliverables required by the University are encouraged to submit their bids, potentially leading to future collaborations and expansions in the research and academic sectors.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply and installation of two full octave spanning frequency combs stabilised to vibration insensitive optical cavities, to the University of Birmingham. These will be used to characterise an rf sensor requiring ultralow phase noise. Each unit should be portable and preferably capable of operating while being mobile. Each unit should contain: i) A femtosecond fibre laser with an appropriate spectral broadening; ii) Stabilised the repetition rate and the CEO frequency or no CEO; iii) Compact and force insensitive, high finesse optical cavity providing subHz to 1Hz linewidth; and iv) and a suitable user software, PC and display for system control and data acquisition. Overall budget for this item is up to PS613,333.33 + VAT, delivery to and installation within the appointed laboratories at University of Birmingham, training, manuals and warranties over the length of the Hub grant. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1eef5-76df-4b63-a07f-27952b956c30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 14 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1eef5-76df-4b63-a07f-27952b956c30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1eef5-76df-4b63-a07f-27952b956c30
  21st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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