UKSBS BLOJEURE160508 KHz Pump Laser

Tender description

The final date and time for submission of bids is Tuesday 14th February 2017 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the Buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Artemis facility for ultrafast laser and XUV science at the Rutherford Appleton laboratory operates a 1 kHz laser system that generates 30 fs pulses from the extreme ultraviolet to the infrared. We plan to build an additional amplifier for the facility and require a 40 W, kHz pump laser to pump a Ti:sapphire amplifier stage. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.