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title: "Synchronised dual amplifier ultrafast laser system"
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# Synchronised dual amplifier ultrafast laser system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035792

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a synchronised dual amplifier ultrafast laser system as part of a call-off contract from their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – AUPC LAB1022 AP. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically the lasers industry, and was initiated on 29th July 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract value is approximately £273,950. The required equipment must meet specific technological specifications to support scientific research efforts, and the expected delivery address is located in the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laser systems and scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in photonics, optics, and associated technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the stringent technical criteria outlined. The successful supplier will likely gain valuable experience and recognition in the academic and research sectors, potentially leading to further contracts within this field.

## Notice

Call-off contract from DPS - AUPC LAB1022 AP A dual amplified laser system is required to seamlessly track photochemical and photobiological induced dynamics spanning 100s fs to 1 millisecond for Scientific Research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Synchronised dual amplifier ultrafast laser system A dual amplified laser system is required to seamlessly track photochemical and photobiological induced dynamics spanning 100s fs to 1 millisecond. The technical requirements of the laser must meet all the following specifications: * The two amplifiers must be pumped by solid-state Ytterbium-based lasers for high stability and superior performance * The footprint of the synchronised dual amplifier and common seed oscillator must be no greater than 1 m^2 * The maximum pulse energy from each amplifier must be 200 microJ at 50 kHz * The pulse energy from each amplifier must be 100 microJ at 100 kHz * The pulse-to-pulse energy stability must be < 0.5% RMS * The beam quality (as defined by M^2) must be better than 1.2 * The repetition rate of each amplifier must be tuneable with an integrated pulse picker from single shot to 200 kHz * The two amplifiers must be seeded by a single common oscillator operating at 80 MHz * Using the common oscillator there must be an easily controlled delay in discrete steps of 12.5 ns between the two amplifier outputs between zero delay and 10 microseconds. * The pulse pickers integrated into the two amplifiers must be used independently. For example, this would allow one amplifier to run at 100 kHz and the other at 50 kHz. It is essential for the supplier to be able to demonstrate the laser system offered is fully established with references to numerous examples, operating in the field, evidenced by peer reviewed publications from different academic research groups using the offered laser system. 2. Light Conversion ORPHEUS-HP-THS Optical Parametric Amplifier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £273,950 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:140353-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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