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Tunable Lasers x 2

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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05 May 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, conducted a procurement process for purchasing two high-performance tunable semiconductor lasers. The process, which was completed under a limited competition procurement method, fits within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The final award and contract signing occurred in early May 2026, with the contract active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The delivery will occur within the region UKG31, and the contract's gross value is £72,000.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those experienced in developing and supplying advanced semiconductor laser technologies. Companies looking to engage with universities and sub-central government entities may find this type of tender beneficial for establishing long-term business relationships. The contract awarded to Santec Europe Ltd. indicates a growing demand in this niche market, which could encourage similar enterprises to prepare for future tender opportunities in this field.

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Notice Title

Tunable Lasers x 2

Notice Description

Purchase of two high-performance tunable semiconductor lasers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041015-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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
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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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