Published date: 26 June 2023

Last edited date: 13 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Lasers - 38636100

Location of contract

SO17 1BJ

Value of contract

£335,000

Procurement reference

2023UoS-0725

Published date

26 June 2023

Closing date

1 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

6 September 2023

Contract end date

5 December 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The University is looking to purchase 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.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Amy Taylor

Address

BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
England

Telephone

02380591656

Email

procurement@soton.ac.uk