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title: "Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a127a6ec-c2c9-4471-b050-5ff456999878"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-12"
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# Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a127a6ec-c2c9-4471-b050-5ff456999878

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Large-Bandwidth Optical Modulator for laboratory equipment. The procurement method used was a direct purchase through a single tender action, with a contract value of £90,000. The tender deadline was on 30th June 2023, and the contract is set to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2024.

This opportunity to supply optical equipment is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector should consider bidding for this contract to support their growth. Aston University is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

## Notice

Equipment enabling S-C-L-Band Systems With Standard C-Band Modulator and Coherent Receiver Using Coherent System Identification and Nonlinear Predistortion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bd3fe5-8b0b-475c-b71f-dca744569b67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | FRAUNHOFER HEINRICH HERTZ INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bd3fe5-8b0b-475c-b71f-dca744569b67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bd3fe5-8b0b-475c-b71f-dca744569b67
  12th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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