Tender

954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. This tender, identified by the title "954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables," falls under the industry category of Fibre-optic materials (CPV code: 32560000). The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 14th October 2024. The contract is planned to commence on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2027. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, and the expected contract value is £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optic fibres, laser technologies, and optomechanics. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract demands a diverse range of consumables including optical fibres, laser diodes, and translation stages. Businesses with expertise in these areas and the ability to supply to regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, stand to benefit from this opportunity. Companies able to meet the specific requirements detailed on Aston University's e-tendering system, ProContract, will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables

Notice Description

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is seeking a single, preferred supplier to supply a range of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. The consumables include, but are not limited to: * Fiberoptic: optical fibres, doped with various dopants. Fiber couplers, isolators, circulators * Laser: laser diodes, controllers & power supplies, mounts, visualisators * Optomechanics: translation stages, mounts, brackets and others The tender documents and project specific requirements can be found on Aston's e-tendering system, ProContract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f1f8ab2-73c5-4633-8892-47de836b7036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eacd54e-bb96-4916-aa69-691209dee54b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

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