Published date: 10 August 2020

This notice was replaced on 28 September 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 September 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

B15 2TT

Value of contract

£0 to £78,000

Procurement reference

SC8514/20

Published date

10 August 2020

Closing date

21 August 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

25 September 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2020

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Supply and Installation of Wavemeter to the University of Birmingham

Wavelength meter capable of:
• Measurement of wavelengths between 413nm and 922nm (continuous, inclusive)
• Measurement accuracy of 2MHz
• Measurement resolution of <1MHz
• Calibration source either internal or provided by user
• User provided calibration source should be a free choice of wavelength within devices operating range
• Fibre coupled input using an FC/PC or FC/APC connector
• Device capable of being connected to a PC and providing data acquisition
• The device should be capable of simultaneously measuring 8 input channels or more
• The device should include the ability to generate error signal or PID feedback loops for 4 of the input channels or more, for stabilising these channel's wavelengths to a specific wavelength provided by the user.
• The device dimensions should be close to or less than 500mm x 400mm x 300mm

Overall budget for this item is up to £78,000 excluding VAT.

This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or;
- European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or;
- Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Price

Address

Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
England

Email

R.E.Price.1@bham.ac.uk