Awarded contract

UKRI-7514 Laser Controllers

Details

Buyer: UK Research & Innovation
Supplier(s): TOPTICA Photonics SE
Value: £36,540
Duration: 5 months
Topic: Lasers
Published: 9 November 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

Two laser controllers: controlling current, piezo and temperature of two lasers, with LCD screen and ethernet connection to be connected to the Network. Ability to generate an error signal and provide feedback to stabilize the laser via PDH locking to optical cavities. The controllers are upgraded to control two lasers simultaneously, saving in space and cost. Must be compatible with existing DL pro/HP lasers that are installed in the NQCC Ion Trap Lab. ## Contract award

Timeline

Completed: Award published9 November 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date9 November 2026
Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2027in 5 months

About the buyer

UK Research & Innovation is the non-departmental public body that brings together the seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.

The UK Industrial Liaison Office gives UK companies advance notice of tenders from international facilities such as CERN and ESO.

Over the past 5 years, most of UK Research & Innovation's contract awards have been in business services, laboratory and precision equipment and repair and maintenance.

Decision makers

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