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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Tunable Laser for next generation optical communications
2. Awarding Authority:
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Portsdown West

Fareham
England
PO17 6AD
Contact: Tanya Trigwell
Email: ttrigwell@dstl.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type: Services
4. 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.

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5. CPV Codes:
73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ33
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance:
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
R1000162139
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: £326,000
10. Start Date: 05/07/2021
11. End Date: 31/03/2022
12. Closing Date: 07/06/2021
13. Other Information:
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