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473 Optical Spectrum Analyser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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05 Mar 2020 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University in Birmingham initiated a public procurement process for an "Optical Spectrum Analyser," classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excl. glasses). The contract, valued at £30,000, utilized an open procurement method, which concluded the tender period on 17th January 2020. The contract period began on 23rd April 2020 and is set to conclude on 24th January 2021. The awarded contract was issued on 2nd March 2020 and published on 5th March 2020, engaging DMOptics as the supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises with expertise in optical scientific equipment or related areas. Businesses that manufacture or supply laboratory equipment could leverage this contract to expand their market presence and establish partnerships with academic institutions like Aston University. Engaging in similar procurement processes can help these companies grow by aligning with the needs of educational and research organisations.

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Notice Title

473 Optical Spectrum Analyser

Notice Description

Optical Spectrum Analyser

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11d86040-4b9b-42bf-bbe3-4bdf70aa403d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a143296-56a2-47d4-9872-c124a6743158
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 10 May 2020 1-6 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
Jason Goodwin
Contact Email
j.goodwin@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044392

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

DMOPTICS

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