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title: "548 - Dual Comb Laser"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# 548 - Dual Comb Laser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103f6781-0708-40ea-8eb1-99568bc25029

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## Summary

The Aston University has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a Dual Comb Laser, worth £92,221, under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th January 2021. The contract, which took effect from 1st February 2021, will continue until 31st January 2022. The contract was awarded to Pilot Photonics based in Ireland, with the award notice published on 16th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative laboratory solutions. Companies with expertise in optical and precision instruments are encouraged to explore future procurement opportunities with Aston University, which values supplier engagement in the public sector. This presents a pathway for growth in a competitive market focused on advanced scientific research and technology.

## Notice

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) at Aston University has awarded the procurement of 1 x Dual Comb Laser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7246ec-b86b-47e1-9853-77d2f3dc373e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| 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 | PILOT PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 20:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7246ec-b86b-47e1-9853-77d2f3dc373e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7246ec-b86b-47e1-9853-77d2f3dc373e
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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