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Laser Fibre Splicer 2024

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

07 Aug 2024 at 09:47

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is procuring a CO2 Laser Fibre Splicer to enhance its existing capabilities and support its research objectives. This procurement falls under the 'Lasers' industry category and will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with a procurement value of £144,030. The contract period began on 5th August 2024 and will conclude on 4th November 2025. The tender stage was active from 26th March 2024 until the deadline on 1st May 2024 at noon, and the tender was ultimately awarded to Fujikura Europe Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in optical fibre technology, especially those specialising in high-power fibre lasers, fibre communications, and fibre optics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on advanced laser technology and assembly processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for specialised fibre splicing equipment, including CO2 laser fibre splicers, tapers, and end-cup attachment devices, suggests a demand for high precision and innovative solutions, offering robust business growth prospects for suppliers in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Fibre Splicer 2024

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure a CO2 Laser Fibre Splicer to compliment its existing capability and expand its research. A CO2 laser fibre splicer is a specialized device used for joining optical fibres together using a CO2 laser as the heat source. These splicers are crucial in various industries, especially in high power fibre lasers, fibre communications and fibre optics. The splicer ensures optimal connectivity, minimizing signal loss, and maximizing the efficiency of fibre lasers crucial for applications such as cutting, welding, and material processing. The versatility of CO2 laser fibre splicers extends beyond mere splicing applications. These devices are adept at tapering single fibres and fibre bundles, a process that involves carefully altering the diameter of the fibres. Furthermore, CO2 laser fibre splicers prove invaluable in tasks such as attaching end-cups and preparing fibre ends. In addition to the CO2 laser source, the splicer comprises a fibre alignment and fibre holding mechanism, power and energy controls, splice quality monitoring, fibre compatibility, user interface and provides maintenance and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca32d9eb-58fa-47ac-ad0c-344ef4e4542e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610a63cc-590e-4a04-908b-7eb15fff3e2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,030 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Anqi Nelson
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIKURA EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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