Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Tender description

The University requires a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project. Lot 1: The University requires a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project. The University conducted this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. The University proposed to enter into a contract for up to 5 years and 3 months with the successful Tenderer. This comprised of an estimated delivery lead time of up to 3 months, followed by a 3-year warranty period and an optional 2-year extension to the warranty that can be used at the University's discretion.