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Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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12 Jul 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator for laboratory equipment. The procurement method used was a direct purchase through a single tender action, with a contract value of £90,000. The tender deadline was on 30th June 2023, and the contract is set to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2024.

This opportunity to supply optical equipment is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector should consider bidding for this contract to support their growth. Aston University is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator

Notice Description

Equipment enabling S-C-L-Band Systems With Standard C-Band Modulator and Coherent Receiver Using Coherent System Identification and Nonlinear Predistortion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a127a6ec-c2c9-4471-b050-5ff456999878
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bd3fe5-8b0b-475c-b71f-dca744569b67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
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

FRAUNHOFER HEINRICH HERTZ INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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