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title: "954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables"
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# 954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f1f8ab2-73c5-4633-8892-47de836b7036

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. This tender, identified by the title "954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables," falls under the industry category of Fibre-optic materials (CPV code: 32560000). The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 14th October 2024. The contract is planned to commence on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2027. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, and the expected contract value is £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optic fibres, laser technologies, and optomechanics. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract demands a diverse range of consumables including optical fibres, laser diodes, and translation stages. Businesses with expertise in these areas and the ability to supply to regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, stand to benefit from this opportunity. Companies able to meet the specific requirements detailed on Aston University's e-tendering system, ProContract, will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is seeking a single, preferred supplier to supply a range of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. The consumables include, but are not limited to: * Fiberoptic: optical fibres, doped with various dopants. Fiber couplers, isolators, circulators * Laser: laser diodes, controllers & power supplies, mounts, visualisators * Optomechanics: translation stages, mounts, brackets and others The tender documents and project specific requirements can be found on Aston's e-tendering system, ProContract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eacd54e-bb96-4916-aa69-691209dee54b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eacd54e-bb96-4916-aa69-691209dee54b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eacd54e-bb96-4916-aa69-691209dee54b
  9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d13bc1a9-b16e-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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