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title: "473 Optical Spectrum Analyser"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 473 Optical Spectrum Analyser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11d86040-4b9b-42bf-bbe3-4bdf70aa403d

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham initiated a public procurement process for an "Optical Spectrum Analyser," classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excl. glasses). The contract, valued at £30,000, utilized an open procurement method, which concluded the tender period on 17th January 2020. The contract period began on 23rd April 2020 and is set to conclude on 24th January 2021. The awarded contract was issued on 2nd March 2020 and published on 5th March 2020, engaging DMOptics as the supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises with expertise in optical scientific equipment or related areas. Businesses that manufacture or supply laboratory equipment could leverage this contract to expand their market presence and establish partnerships with academic institutions like Aston University. Engaging in similar procurement processes can help these companies grow by aligning with the needs of educational and research organisations.

## Notice

Optical Spectrum Analyser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a143296-56a2-47d4-9872-c124a6743158 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 10 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DMOPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a143296-56a2-47d4-9872-c124a6743158

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a143296-56a2-47d4-9872-c124a6743158
  5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=34c433af-a721-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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