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title: "923"
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# 923

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-219d3c27-7bdf-4299-94af-a4cec2d66c95

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Continuously Tunable Laser by Aston University has reached the award stage. The tender, titled "923", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The location of the procurement is BIRMINGHAM with a specific postal code of B4 7ET. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, with a contract value of £50,000. The tender period ended on 2024-04-07, and the contract period will run from 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-09.

This awarded contract by Aston University for a Continuously Tunable Laser presents business growth opportunities for companies like Elliot Scientific Ltd. Businesses dealing with high power narrow linewidth laser technologies that are tuneable across a broad wavelength range, particularly in the goods category, would find this tender suited for competition. Being marked as suitable for SMEs, this procurement process is favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to enter the laboratory and precision equipment industry.

## Notice

High power narrow linewidth laser tuneable across a broad wavelength range (1500nm-1680nm)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a66bd1-b55d-4839-a112-298c200a5b41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 9 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ELLIOT SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a66bd1-b55d-4839-a112-298c200a5b41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a66bd1-b55d-4839-a112-298c200a5b41
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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