--- title: "US_23109 - Laser Systems and an Optical Reference System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040899" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040899" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040899.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040899.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX" published: "2023-10-06" --- # US_23109 - Laser Systems and an Optical Reference System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040899 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040899) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040899.json) ## Summary The University of Sussex has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Warranty and Installation of Laser Systems and an Optical Reference System. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for lasers. The University is located in Brighton, United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submissions is November 8th, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for October 6th, 2023. The total contract period is 1080 days. The procurement method is an open procedure. This tender from the University of Sussex presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in laser systems and optical reference systems. Companies specialising in the supply, delivery, warranty, and installation of such systems would be well-suited to compete. As the University seeks professional and properly defined propositions, businesses with expertise in laser technologies and related infrastructure should consider submitting tenders for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The contract offers a chance for long-term business growth, with potential renewal options available for up to 11 years. ## Notice The University of Sussex is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for The Supply, Delivery, Warranty and Installation of Laser Systems over two lots. Lot 1 - The Supply, Delivery, Warranty, and Installation of Laser Systems. Lot 2 - The Supply, Delivery, Warranty, and Installation of an Optical Reference System. Bidders are invited to submit their propositions (tender returns) for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 only after carefully reading this document and assessing their suitability for this tender. ### Lot Information The Supply, Delivery, Warranty and Installation of Laser Systems The University of Sussex are seeking to procure a number of multiple independently tunable diode laser models with the following characteristics: 1. Multiple independently tunable diode laser modules: 1.1. Tuneable diode sources for Yb ions, linewidth 15GHz 1.1.1. Laser at 369.5nm, 60mW (via second harmonic generation; with additional output of fundamental at 739nm), QTY 4 1.1.2. Laser at 935nm, 60mW, QTY 3 1.1.3. Laser at 760nm, 20mW, QTY 4 1.1.4. Laser at 399nm, 60mW, QTY 2 1.2. Tuneable diode sources for Ba ions, linewidth 15GHz 1.2.1. Laser at 493nm, 30mW, QTY 2 1.2.2. Laser at 650nm, 40mW, QTY 2 1.2.3. Laser at 413nm, 30mW, QTY 1 1.2.4. Laser at 533nm, 120mW (via second harmonic generation; with additional output of fundamental at 1.01um), QTY 1 1.3. Free-running UV diode at 405nm, GHz linewidth, 80mW, fibre coupled, QTY 1 1.4. All units within 1.1 - 1.3 to be housed in a suitable number of 19inch rack modules, with full thermal management and vibration isolation (better than 200MHz/K stability) 4. Integrated modular multi-unit laser rack infrastructure 4.1. Portable 19inch racks sufficient to house all units 1, 2, and 3. 4.2. Digital controllers for all laser units within 1.1 - 1.3, allowing remote monitoring and control of laser parameters, including: 4.2.1. Scanning and modulation of laser output wavelength 4.2.2. Signal display using configurable input signals 4.2.3. Intelligent wavelength locking and re-locking 4.2.4. Power stabilisation feedback 4.3. Fast (10ns) analog feedback electronics for units 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 suitable to implement Pound-Drever-Hall wavelength locking and linewidth narrowing, together with reference cavities of item 2.1 Lot 2 The University of Sussex are seeking to procure an Optical Reference System with the following characteristics: 2. Stabilised laser locking reference cavity sub-system 2.1. Sufficient optical reference cavities to enable narrow linewidth (1000) optical coating of cavity mirrors 2.1.2. Passive length stability corresponding to resonance shift of ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029534-2023 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 9RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 6 Oct 2023 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029534-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactis2p.com/Account/Login - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.sussex.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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