# Tunable Laser for next generation optical communications

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Defence Science and Technology Laboratory](/buyers/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £326,000
- Published: 11 May 2021
- Planned start: 5 July 2021
- Planned end: 31 March 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 439b8144-485c-4a9d-a249-1053d9270a99-435376
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99a5fb3a-c895-4b1b-886f-095d6b01e0ad

## Description

This notice is published for transparency only\. A tunable or similar laser system is required by Dstl for advanced communication\. A two phase project is proposed consisting of a preliminary laboratory study and prototype laser system built in phase 1, followed by a compacted demonstration prototype in phase 2\. This opportunity has been offered through the R Cloud framework to a down selected list of 25 suppliers based on capabilities; and is a closed procurement\. This notice is for information/transparency only, and therefore suppliers are not required to approach DSTL to express their interest in this opportunity\. For future R Cloud opportunities please visit - https://rcloud-v4\.dstl\.gov\.uk/

## Related contract awards

- [Maintenance Service](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-ad8cfbff-4b9f-4447-8854-3965457bb1a8): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- [Feedly for Market Intelligence - 1 Year Subscription](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-ce4dd618-9117-4a09-9c0e-c0bf7afef9dc): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- [Forward Asset Service Plan \(FASP01\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-99492d33-8ddb-4665-84a8-7883fb4c9293): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439b8144-485c-4a9d-a249-1053d9270a99-435376)