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548 - Dual Comb Laser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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16 Mar 2021 at 20:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Aston University has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a Dual Comb Laser, worth £92,221, under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th January 2021. The contract, which took effect from 1st February 2021, will continue until 31st January 2022. The contract was awarded to Pilot Photonics based in Ireland, with the award notice published on 16th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative laboratory solutions. Companies with expertise in optical and precision instruments are encouraged to explore future procurement opportunities with Aston University, which values supplier engagement in the public sector. This presents a pathway for growth in a competitive market focused on advanced scientific research and technology.

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Notice Title

548 - Dual Comb Laser

Notice Description

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) at Aston University has awarded the procurement of 1 x Dual Comb Laser.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-103f6781-0708-40ea-8eb1-99568bc25029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7246ec-b86b-47e1-9853-77d2f3dc373e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£92,221 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PILOT PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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