Award

Award of the procurement for a Laser

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

29 May 2026 at 11:03

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a high-precision laser, intended to enhance its research capabilities in areas like engineering, advanced materials, and environmental sensing. Situated in Pontypridd, UKL15, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations as a public authority. This procurement, classified under the category of "goods," has progressed through the completion stage with Oxford Lasers Limited being the successful supplier. This open, below-threshold competition was initiated to supplement their expanding research needs, with the contract's active period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026, valued at £135,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs in the optical and precision equipment manufacturing sectors. The procurement process's open nature encourages competitive proposals, providing an avenue for businesses to establish or expand partnerships with the educational sector. Suppliers with a focus on micromachining and possessing expertise in engineering or photonics would find this an attractive venture. Such contracts not only bolster the winning firm's portfolio and reputation but also open doors for further collaborative research initiatives, fostering long-term growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Award of the procurement for a Laser

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a high-precision laser to support its expanding research activities in engineering, advanced materials, and environmental sensing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD LASERS

Further Information

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