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Cometa WaveX WXR3636 channel receiver

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Cometa WaveX WXR3636 channel receiver, as part of a digital integration project. This procurement falls under the category of goods within the industry of instruments for checking physical characteristics. The contract was awarded to Brighthedge Ltd T/A Summit Medical and Scientific on 26th January 2026, with the active award spanning from 27th January to 28th January 2026. The value of the contract, excluding VAT, was GBP 30,935. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and followed guidelines outlined in the UK legislative framework of 2023/54.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses dealing in precision instruments and digital integration technologies, particularly SMEs capable of providing niche, high-tech solutions. Companies in this domain looking to expand their footprint within academic institutions or similar entities should consider contracts like these, which demand specialised goods and services. Given the nature of the goods procured, businesses with experience in manufacturing or supplying scientific equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Cometa WaveX WXR3636 channel receiver

Notice Description

Cometa WaveX WXR3636 channel receiver (Digital output) for digital integration agreed based on Cometa WaveX Rental Agreement)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,935 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTHEDGE LTD T/A SUMMIT MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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