Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-1b48-72f3-8a45-97a27bee433b/contract-for-the-supply-of-a-picosecond-ultrafast-laser-system

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Contract for the Supply of a Picosecond Ultrafast Laser System

[University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

3 Jul 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The University of Southampton is contracting for the supply, delivery, commissioning and user training of an ultrafast laser system and associated equipment needed for biomedical imaging for use by its Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

The system in question is a picosecond laser system with dual optical parametric oscillators and second harmonic and difference frequency generation extensions. The aim of this whole system is to provide laser capability for enabling state-of-the-art developments and application of coherent vibrational (Raman and IR) imaging as applied to biomedical microscopy. This system is to enable high-impact research to overcome the challenges required for biomedical microscopy and facilitate multi-disciplinary projects spanning the interface of physical and life sciences and engineering.

This system will be installed at the University’s Highfield Campus. The acquisition of this system will primarily service the deliverables as envisaged in the NanoChemBioVision project but also foster new collaborative research across the University and will enable researchers to overcome fundamental limitations in imaging for improved biomedical understanding, diagnoses and therapy.

Bids have been assessed on the basis of a cost:quality ratio of 25%:75%

Additional information: In accordance with the exemption provided for in Regulation 112 (2) (b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, a contract value range of £200-300,000 has been provided in lieu of a final contract price.

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## CPV classification

Medical laser other than for surgery

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a544690f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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