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    ContractsLaser-Based Photonic Component Testing System
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    Laser-Based Photonic Component Testing System

    Contract value
    £85k
    Closed 16 Jul 2026

    Funding opportunity to acquire an advanced laser-based photonic component testing system with high-speed wavelength tuning and sub-picometer precision for research and device characterization.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 1 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Contract value
    £85k
    Closed 16 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 16 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£85,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      16 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 16 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    1 Jul 2026Today16 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Funding is available to purchase a laser-based photonic component testing system with the following technical specifications and capabilities: (1) rapid wavelength tuning capability with a sweep rate exceeding 100 nm/s; (2) high-precision wavelength resolution at the sub-picometer level; (3) accurate wavelength-dependent power measurement functionality for comprehensive device characterization. This system will be used to test photonic devices and components, providing essential diagnostic and performance validation capabilities. The equipment will serve the QTIC/BIZ research community and significantly enhance existing photonics infrastructure and testing capabilities. Suppliers should note that this is a specialized research instrument requiring advanced laser technology and precision optical measurement components.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    5b465ae6-1c39-4a0a-84c0-dc7fdf01db16-904108
    UB
    Buyer
    UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
    Sector
    Research & Innovation