RE18395 - Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 19th November at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor The wavefront sensors will be used to characterize and control the deformable mirrors on different high power laser facilities at the Central Laser Facility. For that reason it must be compatible to the Adaptive Optic control software in use. Minimum Specifications: Resolution: At least 50 x 60 sampling points Operational aperture of at least 7mm x 5mm Tilt dynamic range: ± 3° Focus dynamic range: ±0.026 m to ± ∞ Repeatability (rms): λ/200 Absolute wavefront measurement accuracy between 600nm and 1100 nm (rms): λ/100 External trigger: TTL signal Minimum Working spectral range: 600-1100 nm Interface: Ethernet Power: Over Ethernet (PoE) Dimensions: Smaller than 70 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm Operating system: Windows 7 and 10 It is preferred that the instrument can work in single shot, capable of capturing and analyse pulses with an external trigger input, at repetition rates of less than 0.1 Hz. If this cannot be offered we will accept and instrument that uses either multiple pulses or continuous laser. The contract will be let for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years on a 2+1+1 basis up to a maximum contract value of £176,000. Pricing will be fixed for the first 2 year period. It is anticipated that 4 x Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensors will be purchased by the end of this financial year (delivery before the end of March 2019). How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.