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title: "404 Femtosecond Laser System"
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# 404 Femtosecond Laser System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0673442b-0975-44a8-beba-95b7ab839f3e

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking to procure a Femtosecond Laser System with a total contract value of £90,000. This open procedure tender, which is currently completed, involved a contract period from 13 January 2019 to 14 March 2021. The tender had a submission deadline which closed on 10 December 2018. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises). Suppliers capable of supplying, installing, and maintaining advanced laboratory equipment would find this contract particularly relevant. The successful award went to Chromacity Ltd, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to compete for future opportunities within this growing industry.

## Notice

Supply install and maintain a Femtosecond Laser System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb6b2a7-98b6-478c-bc01-7f9b8ee623b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2019 - 10 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,440 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHROMACITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb6b2a7-98b6-478c-bc01-7f9b8ee623b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb6b2a7-98b6-478c-bc01-7f9b8ee623b5
  18th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d310e66-0bef-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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