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title: "734 - Femtosecond Laser"
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# 734 - Femtosecond Laser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b606ef10-c2bc-4296-8f47-f508a0e3cea3

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## Summary

Aston University has recently completed a public procurement process for the purchase of a Femtosecond Laser system. The tender, titled "734 - Femtosecond Laser," falls under the industry category of Specialist Optical Instruments. The procurement stage was an award, with the contract period starting on September 26, 2023, and ending on September 25, 2028. The tender had an open procurement method with a tender period ending on May 2, 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in optical instrumentation to compete for supplying the required femtosecond laser system. The total contract value amounts to GBP 300,000, and the awarded value was GBP 230,000. Businesses with expertise in advanced laser systems and optical technologies would be well-suited to engage in this opportunity presented by Aston University.

## Notice

The School of Engineering and Physics at Aston University is looking to procure one (1) x femtosecond laser system to replace an old Ti:Sapphire regenerative amplifier laser. The equipment must: - be able to produce laser pulses comparable to or better than the current femtosecond laser source which is of 1kHz repetition rate, central wavelength of 800nm , pulse duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bb2f33-87e3-4694-a655-d59571e51ed3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | COHERENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bb2f33-87e3-4694-a655-d59571e51ed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bb2f33-87e3-4694-a655-d59571e51ed3
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=54387da6-5ace-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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