Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Diamond Light Source Ltd
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didot
OX11 0DE
Contact
Debbie Pryor
Telephone
+44 1235567575
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Scientific Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Continuous wave UV laser suitable for PEEM/LEEM
Reference number
DLSITT0424
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Scope is for a continuous wave UV laser system suitable for conducting cutting edge laser-PEEM/LEEM experiments. The laser system will be installed in the laser cabin associated with the I06 Beamline which already contains 2 ultrafast Ti:sapp lasers. Scope of the contract will include manufacture, delivery and installation.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this laser system is to generate photo electrons to be used in PEEM and LEEM experiments. To achieve the best signal to noise possible the laser needs to be a high intensity, continuous wave, UV laser with excellent spatial mode, narrow linewidth, and long-term stability. ideally turnkey operation will be possible and minimum maintenance required.
All routing optics and auxiliary equipment such as laptops and chillers must be included. footprint and layout must be included. All software required for full operation of the laser system must be supplied and training given on every aspect of operation and maintenance.
Please also supply options for extended warranty/service contract/service visits and the lifetime of key components, such as crystals, including replacement protocols.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Experience / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Diamond Light Source Ltd
Didcot
OX11 0DE
Telephone
+44 1235567575
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Diamond Light Source will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).