Award

Continuously Tunable Laser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a public authority sub-central government entity located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a continuously tunable laser. The tender, classified under the industry category of goods with a CPV code description of "Lasers", utilised a limited competition procurement method and was awarded on 1 April 2025. The procurement involves delivery within the region UKG31 and the contract, valued at £45,000 gross, covers the period from 2 April 2025 to 3 April 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-precision laser technologies, especially those in the photonics industry. Large-scale enterprises would find this tender particularly suitable given the specific requirements of advanced scientific instruments and the procurement method that favours limited competition. Suppliers capable of providing specialised lasers with precise tunability, like TOPTICA Photonics AG, the awarded supplier, can leverage this contract as a means to establish trust and expertise within academic and research institutions.

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Notice Title

Continuously Tunable Laser

Notice Description

Continuously Tunable Laser purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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