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title: "548 - Dual Comb Laser"
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# 548 - Dual Comb Laser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33f474fb-6971-4ce4-86cf-0d1faa7fdd99

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## Summary

Aston University is currently conducting a public procurement process for a Dual Comb Laser, with a budget of £92,221, inclusive of VAT and all associated costs. This tender falls within the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses) and is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25th January 2021. Delivery of the goods is required on-site by 31st March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2021 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The open procurement method allows for broad participation from suppliers in this field.

Opportunities arising from this tender are particularly favourable for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies, as they can provide innovative solutions within the specified budget and timeframe. Businesses that can fulfil the requirements of delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of such sophisticated equipment will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies that can offer a minimum of 12 months warranty and servicing are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with Aston University.

## Notice

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) at Aston University are looking to procure 1 x Dual Comb Laser. Aston has a maximum budget of PS92,221 this is including VAT, delivered duty paid (DDP), and all other charges & taxes, delivery, installation, commissioning and acceptance costs where Aston anticipates that a minimum of 12 months parts and labour warranty and a minimum of 12 month servicing and maintenance must be included. Aston also require and must have delivery of the Goods on site by 31st March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42cf788-689c-4a7a-857d-c50d19fce98e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,221 |
| 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

- 8 Jan 2021 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42cf788-689c-4a7a-857d-c50d19fce98e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42cf788-689c-4a7a-857d-c50d19fce98e
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6abfb26c-da51-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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