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O-band Tuneable Laser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of an O-band Tuneable Laser was conducted by Aston University, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically pertaining to lasers (CPV Code: 38636100). This contract is in the award stage with Santec Europe Ltd as the supplier. The procurement was completed with a limited method due to being below the threshold for extensive competition. The contract was signed on 7 July 2025, and it covers the period from 8 July 2025 to 8 July 2025, with a total value of £33,000.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in optical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Santec Europe Ltd. Businesses that supply high-quality laser technology are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that can meet the specific needs of educational institutions or research facilities. Positioning within such niches can pave the way for enhanced credibility and further collaborative opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

O-band Tuneable Laser

Notice Description

O-band Tuneable Laser purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038013-2025
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SANTEC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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