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ClosedStage · contract

The University of Nottingham

2091/RFQ/SC - Tunable Continuous Wave Laser

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000 38600000 38630000 38636000
Value£50k
Deadline20 Oct 2023
Published27 Sept 2023
RegionEast Midlands
Timeline
Published 27 Sept 2023ClosedCloses 20 Oct 2023
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£50ktotal contract value
median £70k
this tender£0£588k

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The brief

Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract.

Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN.

Synopsis & Brief - The University of Nottingham Optics and Photonics Research Group are looking to purchase a fully automated tunable CW laser in the near infrared wavelength range to be used in optical fibre characterisation and imaging experiments.

The system will be used to support the work taking place on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (Meta-fibres: Optical fibres with meta-surfaces for advanced optical biopsy through needles).

Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN Estimated Value - The estimated value including all import, duty, shipping, and installation costs is between £15,000 and £50,000.

Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment and installation, essential training, and a minimum of 12 month's warranty period.

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This is formal request for quotation

This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract.

02

The system will be used to support

The system will be used to support the work taking place on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (Meta-fibres: Optical fibres with meta-surfaces for advanced optical biopsy through needles).

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Stage
contract · Contract
Source
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Buyer ref
IT-55-1403-2091/RFQ/SC
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