---
title: "Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150124"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# Purchase of Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150124

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Mode Hop free tuneable CW laser, which falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was awarded through a tender process to Toptica Photonics Ag, an established supplier based in Graefelfing, Germany. This procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th February 2025. The laser aims to drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the range of 920-990nm. The total contract value amounts to GBP 35,470.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-precision laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Companies with expertise in advanced photonics technology and precision instruments are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such high-value contracts with reputable institutions like Cardiff University can enhance market presence, open up collaborative research opportunities, and pave the way for future procurement endeavours within the academic and research sector.

## Notice

Cardiff University has purchase a laser to resonantly drive a semiconductor single quantum dot in the range 920-990nm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150124 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,470 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:34 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150124

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.toptica.com

## Provenance

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