Provision of an High Precision Ultrafast Short-Pulse Laser System - Prior Information Notice

The University of Southampton has a requirement to procure a high precision ultrafast short-pulse laser system for laser-machining and processing of glasses and transparent materials. All proposals should include a laser system capable of producing pulses within the narrow range of specifications listed below, a full set of measurements and tests of the beam parameters, temporal and pulse-to-pulse power stability plots, an operating manual, 12 month warranty and details of a service contract.

Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in provision of High Precision Ultrafast Short-Pulse Laser Systems and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this PIN should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton.

If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the PIN stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available.

To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return.

Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response.

The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 19 October 2017.

Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions.

The responses to this PIN will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this PIN.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No