Published date: 26 March 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Lasers - 38636100
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£150,000
Procurement reference
2024UoS-1302
Published date
26 March 2024
Closing date
1 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
30 May 2024
Contract end date
29 August 2025
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
The University of Southampton is looking to procure a CO2 Laser Fibre Splicer to compliment its existing capability and expand its research.
A CO2 laser fibre splicer is a specialized device used for joining optical fibres together using a CO2 laser as the heat source. These splicers are crucial in various industries, especially in high power fibre lasers, fibre communications and fibre optics.
The splicer ensures optimal connectivity, minimizing signal loss, and maximizing the efficiency of fibre lasers crucial for applications such as cutting, welding, and material processing. The versatility of CO2 laser fibre splicers extends beyond mere splicing applications. These devices are adept at tapering single fibres and fibre bundles, a process that involves carefully altering the diameter of the fibres. Furthermore, CO2 laser fibre splicers prove invaluable in tasks such as attaching end-cups and preparing fibre ends.
How to obtain Tender Documents:
Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
The Tender documents can be access when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and c licking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents.
Please download all the documents and read very carefully.
Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are:
- File 4 - Commercial Response Requirements Workbook
- File 5 - Compliance and Qualitative Response Requirements
For clarification requests, please submit via the Correspondence function on In-Tend.
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How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Anqi Nelson
Address
BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
02380595000
Website
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