Published date: 13 September 2022

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Awarded contract (published 23 January 2023)

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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_316814/1105564

Published date

13 September 2022

Closing date

28 October 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 December 2022

Contract end date

31 May 2023

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 requirement is for a new compact ultrastable laser system for optical frequency metrology in new facilities being established at NPL Scotland.

The ultrastable laser system shall comprise a laser source at 1542 nm for optical phase locking of a frequency comb, all necessary optics and electronics for control and monitoring should be included in a single 19-inch rack. The complete system shall be transportable, ideally on wheels or castors.
Delivery of output light shall be through single-mode, polarisation-maintaining (PM) fibre. The laser frequency should be user-selectable within a specific range detailed below.

The system shall have the ability to be controlled and monitored remotely. It should be designed for reliable continuous operation over extended periods and under environmental conditions typical of laboratories.
The supply is to include delivery of the performance-verified system ready for installation by the user, any software required to operate the system, a detailed operation manual and a comprehensive performance characterisation (including phase noise and instability).

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