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title: "Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dc50"
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# Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dc50

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is procuring a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System under the goods category. The project involves installation, operation, and support for at least 3 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current status is active. The submission deadline for tenders is set for July 27, 2023, with a bid opening date on the same day. The project is located in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, focusing on the lasers industry category.

This tender by the University of Southampton offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in providing high-tech laser systems and related services are well-suited to compete. The project offers a contract period of up to 5 years and 3 months, including delivery, installation, and warranty services. Potential suppliers should be prepared to meet the mandatory technical requirements and ensure compliance with the specified award criteria to secure this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The University requires 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires 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. The University conducted this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. The University proposed to enter into a contract for up to 5 years and 3 months with the successful Tenderer. This comprised of an estimated delivery lead time of up to 3 months, followed by a 3-year warranty period and an optional 2-year extension to the warranty that can be used at the University's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028383-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | £335,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028383-2023
- 13 Jul 2023 at 14:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020148-2023
- 26 Jun 2023 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018045-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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