Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
Contact
Helen Warren
Telephone
+44 01179289000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/chemistry/research/
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the following address:
Labs Procurement - University of Bristol
Bristol
Contact
Helen Warren
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Amplified Ultrafast Laser System for Scientific Research
Reference number
Lab-2206-135-PC_2273
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38636100 - Lasers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Bristol School of Chemistry is looking to procure an amplified ultrafast laser system for use in studies of photochemical dynamics.
The laser should consist of an ultrafast oscillator and an amplifier, in a one-box design for optimum stability of operation in our laboratory. Sufficient power output is required to pump two existing optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs), operating with 800-nm pump wavelengths, to generate ultraviolet and mid-infrared laser beams at a laser pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £268,330
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Main site or place of performance
School of Chemistry,
University of Bristol,
Cantock’s Close,
Bristol
BS8 1TS
United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
About the Project
Ultrafast photochemical dynamics of molecules in solution and in protein environments will be studied using the techniques of transient absorption spectroscopy and two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy. The project is funded by EPSRC Programme Grant EP/V026690/1, Ultrafast Photochemical Dynamics in Complex Environments.
The Equipment
We require an amplified ultrafast laser system for use in studies of photochemical dynamics. The laser should consist of an ultrafast oscillator and an amplifier, in a one-box design for optimum stability of operation in our laboratory. Sufficient power output is required to pump two existing optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs, operating with 800-nm pump wavelengths) to generate ultraviolet and mid-infrared laser beams at a laser pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz.
Essential Requirements
- One-box system*. The equipment is to be installed on an optical table and must be smaller than 1.5 m x 0.9 m in footprint. (*Note: one-box means the equipment on the optical table, and does not therefore include items such as power supplies and cooling units).
- Output fundamental wavelength close to 800 nm, compatible with our OPAs
- Pulse durations close to 35 fs.
- Repetition rate of 1 kHz.
- Average power greater than or equal to 5W at the fundamental wavelength (and 5 mJ per pulse).
- Power stability of better than 0.5% RMS over 24 hours.
- Pointing stability of better than 20 micro-radians.
- Circular beam profile with TEM00 mode beam quality factor (M-squared value) of less than 1.3.
- Compatibility with operation of two Coherent Opera Solo Optical Parametric Amplifiers.
Minimum one-year on-site service warranty to cover parts, labour and travel must be included in the purchase price.
Delivery to School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK. The School of Chemistry has an accessible loading bay. The laser installation will be in a basement lab which will present some access issues.
On-site one-day training for at least 3 people should be available in order to bring users (Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students) up to a basic knowledge of use and maintenance of the equipment.
Suppliers should include in their expression of interest the following information:
Compliance to all essential criteria
The expected lead-time for delivery and installation
Potential supply-chain issues that may pose a risk to the delivery schedule
Requirements for a Site Visit to view potential access issues
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £268,330
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice is a Call for Competition. Suppliers wishing to express their interest should register via https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
This procurement shall be contracted on the University of Bristol Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services. A copy of the Terms and Conditions are available on request.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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 expressions of interest
Date
22 July 2022
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please consult the procurement documents available at the address indicated in Section I.3)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Bristol
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom