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title: "Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147356"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-01-15"
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# Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147356

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## Summary

Cardiff University is in the planning stage of procuring a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser, aimed at enhancing its educational and research capabilities. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education sector. The laser is intended to be used to resonantly drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the wavelength range of 910-940nm, crucial for the university's research applications. The future notice date for this tender is set for 3rd March 2025. The procurement process is detailed in a planned procurement notice, and the university’s procurement services are located at McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road, Cardiff. Anna Rogala is the contact person at Cardiff University, reachable via email (rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk) or phone (+44 2920879648).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laser technology and quantum dot applications. Businesses that can provide advanced, precision-tuning lasers with capabilities to prevent mode hopping, coupled with robust control options and compatible power supplies, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The demand for a detailed and high-specification product also offers avenues for firms involved in providing specialised optical equipment and related technical support. Collaboration with Cardiff University can enhance a company’s portfolio, establishing them as key suppliers in cutting-edge educational and research facilities.

## Notice

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser. They will use this laser to resonantly drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the range 910-940nm. The laser must be able to tune continuously over quantum dot transitions. Some lasers "mode hop" (jump in wavelength) and supplier must ensure this product is mode-hop free over the widest range. The laser must have a time-averaged linewidth of less than 1MHz and coarse wavelength setting of less than 0.1nm, in addition to the mode hope free tuning. It should include an optical isolator to prevent back-reflections and have single mode fibre coupling launch 940HP or similar fibre with more than 10mW over the full range of 910-940nm. These parts can be quoted separately, if appropriate. PC control of coarse wavelength tuning, fine piezo wavelength tuning, and intensity should be available over USB, GPIB, ethernet or similar. The supply should include GUI and LabVIEW VIs for remote PC control, a laser interlock connection and/or interlocked shutter. The power supply should be compatible with a UK single phase socket.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147356 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147356

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497101
  Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser - Cardiff University is looking into purchasing a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147356

## Provenance

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