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title: "Bismuth-Doped Fibre"
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# Bismuth-Doped Fibre

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b043d95c-dd75-4ee9-be4a-fd5e94fe4a11

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the procurement of 580m of bismuth-doped optical fibre cables for optical amplification in the range of 1410-1480 nm. The contract, valued at £40,000 GBP, was awarded to AMS Technologies Limited through a direct procurement method. The tender process was completed, and the contract period is from December 20, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on December 19, 2023, and the contract awarded on December 20, 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying optical-fibre cables to compete and potentially grow their market presence. Companies adept at providing specialised fibre optic solutions within the specified wavelength range would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. With the contract period spanning over a month, successful suppliers could secure a valuable project that aligns with Aston University's optical amplification requirements. The direct procurement method used for this tender streamlines the contracting process, offering a straightforward opportunity for vendors to engage with the university for similar future projects.

## Notice

A spool of 580m of germanosilicate bismuth-doped fibre that can provide sufficient optical amplification in the range of 1410-1480 nm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbe99f0-e767-4d76-a049-207aca17e184 |
| 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 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | AMS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbe99f0-e767-4d76-a049-207aca17e184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbe99f0-e767-4d76-a049-207aca17e184
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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