ITT: Procurement of Ultrastable Laser

Concepts

• teddington
• precision equipment
• ultrastable laser system
• procurement of ultrastable laser
• laser source
• laser frequency
• national physical laboratory
• national physical laboratory requirement
• optical frequency metrology
• laboratory and optical equipment

Location

Description

The National Physical Laboratory requirement is for a new compact ultrastable laser system for optical frequency metrology in new facilities being established at NPL Scotland. The ultrastable laser system shall comprise a laser source at 1542 nm for optical phase locking of a frequency comb, all necessary optics and electronics for control and monitoring should be included in a single 19-inch rack. The complete system shall be transportable, ideally on wheels or castors. Delivery of output light shall be through single-mode, polarisation-maintaining (PM) fibre. The laser frequency should be user-selectable within a specific range detailed below. The system shall have the ability to be controlled and monitored remotely. It should be designed for reliable continuous operation over extended periods and under environmental conditions typical of laboratories. The supply is to include delivery of the performance-verified system ready for installation by the user, any software required to operate the system, a detailed operation manual and a comprehensive performance characterisation (including phase noise and instability). Requirement is for quantity of one.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml