--- title: "Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2023-07-13" --- # Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2f0d795-1de1-4dda-809f-787788353100.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System. The project involves generating high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The total project cost is £335,000, with a tender deadline of August 1st, 2023. The contract period spans from September 6th, 2023, to December 5th, 2028. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement method of open procedure (above threshold). This tender by the University of Southampton presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing advanced laser systems to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly well-suited. They can access the tender documents on In-Tend. Potential suppliers should note the compliance and selection requirements detailed in the tender documents to make a competitive bid. ## Notice The University is looking to purchase a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project. How to obtain Tender Document: The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - Documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT - Documents') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. 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Further Guidance In addition, further information on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Send list. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d0394d-625a-464e-bd29-6d713b722466 | | 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 | 13 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 5 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £335,000 | | 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 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 13 Jul 2023 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d0394d-625a-464e-bd29-6d713b722466 - 26 Jun 2023 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d0394d-625a-464e-bd29-6d713b722466 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d0394d-625a-464e-bd29-6d713b722466 13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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