Published date: 27 October 2021

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Awarded contract (published 30 December 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

TW11 0LW

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_289184/1009292

Published date

27 October 2021

Closing date

11 November 2021

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

20 December 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for the procurement of a high frequency synthesizer (RF synthesizer to 20 GHz) for general use at the new Advanced Quantum Metrology Laboratory (AQML).

Requirement is for quantity of one.


The tunable laser system needs to have a wide tuning range and narrow spectral linewidth for greatest flexibility. There must also be the capability for external fine frequency or phase control with a high modulation bandwidth for tight optical phase locking of the tunable laser to our frequency comb system.

Requirement is for quantity of one.

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The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Nina Heath

Address

Hampton road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
England

Email

nina.heath@npl.co.uk