Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-d747-7223-a9ad-be49c2d333f4/the-provision-of-a-tunable-broadband-qc-laser-system awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Provision of a Tunable Broadband QC Laser System [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £180,500 Published 17 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2024 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is looking to purchase a tunable mid-IR laser system that can be used in the frame of the Mid-Infrared Silicon Photonic Sensors for Healthcare and Environmental Monitoring, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (MISSION EPSRC) programme grant. The ORC already possesses a tunable laser systems that cover the 6-12 μm spectral range, however it does not operate in CW regime, has low output optical power and it has no beam pointing control. The MISSION is a flagship project with the main objective to demonstrate medical and environmental sensors based on absorption spectroscopy using silicon photonics platforms. It is a multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary project which requires a widely tunable mid-IR source with large CW output power and excellent beam pointing control. Since we are developing various sensing platforms it is crucial we get such a source to be able to efficiently test our sensors. The system will be used for research and will be based in Building 53 (Mountbatten building at Highfield campus). ### How to obtain Tender Documents Website: [in-tend.co.uk](https://in-tend.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home) The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Ted by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - Documents) 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. 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