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title: "Infrared Femtosecond Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470a7"
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# Infrared Femtosecond Laser System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470a7

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for an Infrared Femtosecond Laser System, classified under CPV code 38636100 (Lasers). This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is part of a collaboration funded by the EPSRC, involving the University's School of Chemistry, Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Franklin Institute, and the Central Laser Facility. The awarded contract, valued at £759,330 GBP, was signed on 29th September 2024, with Active Fiber Systems GmbH as the supplier. The delivery location is Didcot, Oxfordshire, with the contract governed by an open procedure method. Key procurement stages included a tender update on 5th July 2024, and a deadline extension for tender submissions to 2nd August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser systems and advanced optical technologies. The procurement of high-grade laser equipment for leading research institutions presents lucrative growth potential, particularly for suppliers experienced in delivering high-intensity, femtosecond pulse laser systems. Companies in the fields of photonics, optoelectronics, and precision laboratory equipment could benefit from engaging in such projects, given the emphasis on quality, system requirements, warranty provisions, and sustainability. The successful delivery and integration of such sophisticated equipment could enhance a business's reputation and open doors to further collaborations and contracts in the academic and scientific research sector.

## Notice

The University was seeking to purchase an Infrared Femtosecond Laser as part of a new EPSRC-funded collaboration between the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry, the Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Frankin Institute and the Central Laser Facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University was seeking to purchase an Infrared Femtosecond Laser as part of a new EPSRC-funded collaboration between the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry, the Optoelectronics Research Centre, the Rosalind Frankin Institute and the Central Laser Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033492-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,000 |
| Lots value | £920,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £759,330 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE FIBER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033492-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 12:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020600-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018704-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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