Tender

527 - Wavelength Selective Switches

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

03 Jul 2020 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently conducting a procurement process titled "527 - Wavelength Selective Switches," aimed at acquiring laboratory and optical equipment for its research initiatives focused on ultra-wideband optical communication systems. This tender is classified under the goods category and responds to needs across the S, C, and L wavelength ranges. The tender period is set to conclude on 24th July 2020, and the expected contract duration spans from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2021. The procurement is being carried out using an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £134,500, and a minimum contract value of £60,000, with delivery options available in the UK and various international locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of precision optical equipment and related goods. Companies that engage in research and development or manufacture laboratory-grade optical devices would find this procurement particularly relevant. The active nature of this tender suggests that interested businesses should prepare their proposals promptly to meet the impending deadline while ensuring compliance with the specifications outlined by Aston University.

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Notice Title

527 - Wavelength Selective Switches

Notice Description

Aston AIPT has a number of research projects that aim to investigate ultra-wideband optical communication systems. This should as a minimum cover the S, C and L operating wavelength ranges. As part of this requirement, Wavelength Selective Switches are required, which is the reason for this tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cff7fd9-8561-4b2f-99e4-3d076c538d23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705c5738-ab4c-4f03-93cf-fb6f0f626409
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Shirley O'Reilly
Contact Email
s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044395

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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