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title: "785 - Optical Spectrum Analysers x 3 Supply & Installation"
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# 785 - Optical Spectrum Analysers x 3 Supply & Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91f77fe1-f3d3-495c-9ec7-a9c2150b1a15

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University has initiated a tender for the supply and installation of 3 x Optical Spectrum Analysers. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total value of £130,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 7th August 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024. The procurement falls under the classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is open to businesses of all sizes.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the laboratory equipment industry, specifically those offering optical and precision equipment, to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The nature of the procurement is an open procedure, allowing a fair and transparent process for interested suppliers to engage with Aston University in fulfilling their equipment requirements.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is looking to purchase 3 x Optical Spectrum Analysers These systems must be able to provide a minimum wavelength range of 1250 to 1700nm be able to provide tunable at least across a range of 0.05 - 1 nm be able to provide a sensitivity greater than -80dBm at 1550nm The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on the Aston University e tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 Project Specific Requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c01b21b-fec9-484d-9ddd-b4dd497773d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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

- 13 Jul 2023 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c01b21b-fec9-484d-9ddd-b4dd497773d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c01b21b-fec9-484d-9ddd-b4dd497773d2
  13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ba9b7c2-7221-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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