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title: "404 Femtoscond Laser System"
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# 404 Femtoscond Laser System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2767eb93-fbb7-49c4-8c87-7ed34871e00a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Aston University seeking bids for the "404 Femtoscond Laser System," a specialised piece of laboratory equipment. The tender is classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £50,000. The tender was published on 23rd November 2018 and is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th December 2018. The contract period is expected to run from 2nd January 2019 to 2nd January 2020, and delivery is anticipated at the university’s premises located at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of optical and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in laboratory technology and those capable of delivering high-quality precision instruments would be well-placed to compete for this contract, potentially leading to valuable partnerships and long-term contracts with Aston University.

## Notice

Femtosecond Laser System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac8ad69-11fa-4c5b-9850-4b0efbcc5cea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac8ad69-11fa-4c5b-9850-4b0efbcc5cea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac8ad69-11fa-4c5b-9850-4b0efbcc5cea
  23rd November 2018 - Opportunity 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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