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Bismuth-Doped Fibre

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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20 Dec 2023 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has awarded a contract for the procurement of 580m of bismuth-doped optical fibre cables for optical amplification in the range of 1410-1480 nm. The contract, valued at £40,000 GBP, was awarded to AMS Technologies Limited through a direct procurement method. The tender process was completed, and the contract period is from December 20, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on December 19, 2023, and the contract awarded on December 20, 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying optical-fibre cables to compete and potentially grow their market presence. Companies adept at providing specialised fibre optic solutions within the specified wavelength range would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. With the contract period spanning over a month, successful suppliers could secure a valuable project that aligns with Aston University's optical amplification requirements. The direct procurement method used for this tender streamlines the contracting process, offering a straightforward opportunity for vendors to engage with the university for similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Bismuth-Doped Fibre

Notice Description

A spool of 580m of germanosilicate bismuth-doped fibre that can provide sufficient optical amplification in the range of 1410-1480 nm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b043d95c-dd75-4ee9-be4a-fd5e94fe4a11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbe99f0-e767-4d76-a049-207aca17e184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 204 4562

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

AMS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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