--- title: "2047 / RFQ / SC - Short Pulsed, Long Wavelength, Laser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2023-04-27" --- # 2047 / RFQ / SC - Short Pulsed, Long Wavelength, Laser Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham has issued a tender for the procurement of a short-pulsed laser for biomedical imaging purposes in the Optics and Photonics Research Group. The university aims to secure value for money goods and services with an estimated value between £20,000 - £60,000. The contract will include provision of equipment, training, and a minimum 12-month warranty, with a tender deadline of 12th May 2023 and a contract period starting from 17th May 2023 to 1st August 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the laser industry to compete for supplying the required technology to the University of Nottingham. Companies specialising in lasers and biomedical imaging equipment would be well-suited to participate in the tender process. The procurement stage is currently set as an open procedure below the threshold, providing a chance for potential suppliers to engage with the university and potentially expand their business through this contract. ## Notice Introduction, Synopsis and Objectives Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract. Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN. Synopsis & Brief - The University of Nottingham Optics and Photonics Research Group are looking to purchase a short-pulsed laser to form the basis of a non-linear microscope with imaging in third harmonic generation. The final microscope will be used for biomedical imaging purposes. The system will be to support the work taking place on the EPSRC funded InLightenUs project (https://www.inlightenus.chem.ed.ac.uk/). Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN Estimated Value - The estimated value is between PS20,000 - PS60,000 (without VAT) Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITYS E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. 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HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12038bea-7386-4935-bc86-96b765422f1e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 27 Apr 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12038bea-7386-4935-bc86-96b765422f1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12038bea-7386-4935-bc86-96b765422f1e 27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ - https://www.inlightenus.chem.ed.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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