---
title: "Probe Station"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-10-20"
---

# Probe Station

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a.json)

## Summary

Awarded to Tony Chapman Electronics Ltd by Aston University, the procurement process for a Probe Station in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category was completed through a single tender action. The contract value is £50,000 with a specific contract period from 1st November 2023 to 2nd November 2023. The tender deadline was 20th October 2023, and the procurement location is Aston Triangle in Birmingham, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs specializing in photonic chips and integrated photonic circuits for RF, mm-Wave and sub-THz characterization. Businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector could also find this opportunity suitable. Aston University's direct procurement method presents a targeted approach for businesses looking to engage in specific equipment supply contracts.

## Notice

A probe station which is used to host photonic chips/integrated photonic circuits for RF, mm-Wave and sub-THz characterization.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a6500c-2783-4d10-930a-62c474ed65c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | TONY CHAPMAN ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a6500c-2783-4d10-930a-62c474ed65c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a6500c-2783-4d10-930a-62c474ed65c7
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cac0694-9a30-45d8-889f-0c9d194b4a8a.json.