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title: "784 - Signal Lasers x 2 Supply & Installation"
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# 784 - Signal Lasers x 2 Supply & Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc37d175-0128-4b59-911c-5ecb34068a42

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University has completed a tender process for the procurement of two ultra-wideband tunable lasers. The title of the procurement is "784 - Signal Lasers x 2 Supply & Installation" under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a tender period ending on 7th August 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st October 2026, with a total value of £100,000. The buying organisation is Aston University, located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender opportunity to supply and install ultrawideband tunable lasers presents a chance for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement is already at the award stage, with SANTEC EUROPE LTD being the active supplier awarded the contract, indicating potential prospects for similar future opportunities in this industry sector.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is looking to purchase two (2) x ultra-wideband tunable lasers These systems must: - Provide a maximum of two devices to cover the wavelength range from 1360nm to 1630nm or beyond. - provide an output power above 10dBm across all the wavelength range - offer narrow linewidth below 100kHz

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d4d255-565b-4322-bc26-07949d3880ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SANTEC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d4d255-565b-4322-bc26-07949d3880ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d4d255-565b-4322-bc26-07949d3880ad
  20th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6218f830-6821-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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