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IR Laser System for generating tuneable wavelength of light between 1.5 – 3.5 µm

Laboratory
optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: National Physical Laboratory: "IR Laser System for generating tuneable wavelength of light between 1.5 – 3.5 µm". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityNational Physical LaboratoryScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Contracting AuthorityNational Physical Laboratory
Procedure methodNot published
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Statuscomplete
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Published13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
Last source update13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-049aaa
What is being bought
The DIAL team are looking to procure a new and upgraded IR laser system to replace their aging unit. The pump laser will be a seeded flashlamp pumped laser with pulse duration of 9 ns and line width 0.003 cm-1, it will be capable of simultaneously emit the fundamental and second harmonic at a repetition rate of 20 Hz. The pulse energy in the IR should be around 700 mJ and 400 mJ in the green. The system needs to be capable of outputting a total wavelength range between 1.5 – 3.5 µm. Obtaining the tuneability utilising a dye laser and a two-stage non-linear mixing component. The system should be designed in such a way that the wavelength can be switched between two wavelengths at a frequency of greater than (or equal to) 5 Hz. Any wavelength drift must be minimal and easily corrected by a competent operator. The system should be fully integrated, and installed subject to a site acceptance test at NPL’s facility. NPL expect the system to be maintained by the supplier on an ad hoc basis and serviced by the supplier annually.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
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    The DIAL team are looking to procure a new and upgraded IR laser system to replace their aging unit. The pump laser will be a seeded flashlamp pumped laser with pulse duration of 9 ns and line width 0.003 cm-1, it will be capable of simultaneously emit the fundamental and second harmonic at a repetition rate of 20 Hz. The pulse energy in the IR should be around 700 mJ and 400 mJ in the green. The system needs to be capable of outputting a total wavelength range between 1.5 – 3.5 µm. Obtaining the tuneability utilising a dye laser and a two-stage non-linear mixing component. The system should be designed in such a way that the wavelength can be switched between two wavelengths at a frequency of greater than (or equal to) 5 Hz. Any wavelength drift must be minimal and easily corrected by a competent operator. The system should be fully integrated, and installed subject to a site acceptance test at NPL’s facility. NPL expect the system to be maintained by the supplier on an ad hoc basis and serviced by the supplier annually. Requirement is for one unit inclusive of Installation and after sale support.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    13 Sept 2024, 11:56 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 12 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £321,995
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£321,995 · signed 12 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure

National Physical Laboratory

Contracting authority GB-FTS-155
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  • National Physical Laboratory
    buyer

    Hampton Road, Teddington, UK, TW11 0LW
    nina.heath@npl.co.uk

  • NPL Management Ltd
    mediationBody
    reviewBody

    Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

  • Photonic Solutions Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 2.2 Quantum Court, Heriot Watt University Research Park, Currie, UK, EH14 4AP
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Planning and rationale
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Procedure rationaleA robust tuneable mid-IR laser for this application (DIAL) are very challenging to produce. The number of non-linear stages result in lots of loss of energy. Starting from 700 mJ of 1064 nm and 400 mJ of 532 nm, resulting in just 14 mJ of useable 3.4 µm energy for measuring methane. Coupled with the requirement of the narrow linewidth and short nanosecond pulse excludes many mid-IR laser sources. The DIAL requires selectivity between two closely separated wavelengths, one which is tuned the target species absorption peak and another which is not absorbed by the species. The DIAL technique requires oscillation between the on and off resonant wavelength and is achieved in the current IR laser system on alternate shots. Furthermore, the DIAL requires the ability to measure multiple hydrocarbon species including CH4, C2H6, CO2, and VOCs, so a platform which allows tuning over a broad wavelength region is required. Both features are achieved using a dye laser for the broad tuneability with a piezo actuator in the resonator for the on and off selectivity. Photonic Solutions are the only supplier for a complete system which meets the specification therefore competition is absent in the market.