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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is inviting tenders for the procurement of a UV-enhanced tuneable light source, intended for advanced spectroscopic applications at its Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage under an open competition method, with a gross contract value of £100,000, conducted through eTenderwales. The deadline for tender submissions is 30th July 2026, and any inquiries must be made by 23rd July 2026. This project falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, with delivery to regions UKL17 and UKL18 in the United Kingdom, under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in spectroscopic equipment, particularly those with expertise in UV technology. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions, comprehensive training and aftersales support, and efficient logistics would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement will also evaluate offers based on pricing criteria, making it suitable for cost-competitive firms in the laboratory and precision equipment sector. With the strong emphasis on technical and support criteria, this tender offers a valuable opportunity for firms to showcase their expertise and expand their client base within the academic sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SU182(26) Tender for UV-Enhanced Tuneable Light Source

Notice Description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University is seeking to procure a high-power UV-optimised tuneable light source (TLS) for use in spectroscopic applications such as photo deflection spectroscopy and external quantum efficiency. This equipment will be housed in the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) and will be used across the electrical engineering and physics departments. To maximise the dynamic range available for in these spectroscopic experiments the output of the TLS should be maximised in the UV range (200-400 nm) with an average output power of at least 1 mW and a spectral bandwidth of less than 5 nm. The current spectroscopic capabilities in CISM include near-infrared and visible photo thermal deflection and external quantum efficiency spectrometers. The expansion of these techniques to include UV wavelengths will enable CISM to perform spectroscopic and electro-optical analysis on wide bandgap semiconductors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066795-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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