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title: "Swept Test System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38810e96-e9d2-454b-9b99-7bb5c169e43d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2022-02-09"
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# Swept Test System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38810e96-e9d2-454b-9b99-7bb5c169e43d

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is conducting an open procurement process for a "Swept Test System," valued at £20,000. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is based in Southampton, England. The tender was published on 9 February 2022, and submissions are due by 25 February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 15 March 2022 and run until 14 March 2024.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those offering photonic devices and testing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to foster competition and innovation within this sector, making it a fitting opportunity for companies with relevant expertise in optical equipment.

## Notice

A swept test system is essential for characterising the performance of the photonic devices and providing detectable signals. This procurement aims to find a suitable swept test system that contains a tunable laser, a power meter and control software for insertion loss measurement The swept test system contains a tunable laser, a power meter and control software for insertion loss measurement. Additional information: All files can be found on the University of Southampton tendering system : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198dcff1-d326-47ed-8ad9-6fd32b592a88 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2022 - 14 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| 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

- 9 Feb 2022 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198dcff1-d326-47ed-8ad9-6fd32b592a88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198dcff1-d326-47ed-8ad9-6fd32b592a88
  9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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