Award

Tunable Laser System

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 12:01

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 13:48

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has recently completed the procurement of a "Tunable Laser System" through a direct award process. This procurement process, initiated in the 'award' and 'contract' stages, was aimed at acquiring a tunable laser system capable of producing continuous wave lasers across a range of wavelengths from 4 to 11 micrometres, with a minimum power output of 300 mW. The contract, valued at £324,735 excluding VAT, was awarded to the supplier LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED, and spans from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027. The decision was driven by the specific technical requirements met only by the chosen supplier, fulfilling the university’s needs in their Nottingham location (UKF14 region). The procurement followed legal guidelines set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced laser technologies and optics. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and servicing highly specific technological equipment like tunable lasers stand to benefit. Additionally, the contract highlights the importance of direct awards when niche technical specifications are crucial, suggesting a market opening for highly specialised enterprises capable of meeting precise scientific demands. This procurement emphasises the need for competitive SMEs like LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED that can adapt swiftly to specific client specifications while aligning with the intricate requirements of educational institutions and other public authorities.

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Notice Title

Tunable Laser System

Notice Description

The procurement of a tunable laser system that can provide continuous waved (CW) lasers for every single wavelength from 4 micrometres to 11 micrometres. It must be computer-controlled, the user must be able to choose the wavelength. The power of any wavelength must not be less than 300 mW.

Procurement Information

Equipment meets specific technical requirements for a tunable laser system that can provide continuous waved (CW) lasers for every single wavelength from 4 micrometres to 11 micrometres. It must be computer-controlled, the user must be able to choose the wavelength. The power of any wavelength must not be less than 300 mW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£324,735 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Turton
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07789922528

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASER 2000 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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