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title: "Laser Fibre Splicer 2024"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Laser Fibre Splicer 2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca32d9eb-58fa-47ac-ad0c-344ef4e4542e

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is procuring a CO2 Laser Fibre Splicer to enhance its existing capabilities and support its research objectives. This procurement falls under the 'Lasers' industry category and will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with a procurement value of £144,030. The contract period began on 5th August 2024 and will conclude on 4th November 2025. The tender stage was active from 26th March 2024 until the deadline on 1st May 2024 at noon, and the tender was ultimately awarded to Fujikura Europe Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in optical fibre technology, especially those specialising in high-power fibre lasers, fibre communications, and fibre optics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on advanced laser technology and assembly processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for specialised fibre splicing equipment, including CO2 laser fibre splicers, tapers, and end-cup attachment devices, suggests a demand for high precision and innovative solutions, offering robust business growth prospects for suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

The University is looking to procure a CO2 Laser Fibre Splicer to compliment its existing capability and expand its research. A CO2 laser fibre splicer is a specialized device used for joining optical fibres together using a CO2 laser as the heat source. These splicers are crucial in various industries, especially in high power fibre lasers, fibre communications and fibre optics. The splicer ensures optimal connectivity, minimizing signal loss, and maximizing the efficiency of fibre lasers crucial for applications such as cutting, welding, and material processing. The versatility of CO2 laser fibre splicers extends beyond mere splicing applications. These devices are adept at tapering single fibres and fibre bundles, a process that involves carefully altering the diameter of the fibres. Furthermore, CO2 laser fibre splicers prove invaluable in tasks such as attaching end-cups and preparing fibre ends. In addition to the CO2 laser source, the splicer comprises a fibre alignment and fibre holding mechanism, power and energy controls, splice quality monitoring, fibre compatibility, user interface and provides maintenance and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610a63cc-590e-4a04-908b-7eb15fff3e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,030 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJIKURA EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610a63cc-590e-4a04-908b-7eb15fff3e2d
- 26 Mar 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ffe7f7-cd38-41b4-b19b-9fc1b1357e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610a63cc-590e-4a04-908b-7eb15fff3e2d
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ffe7f7-cd38-41b4-b19b-9fc1b1357e8e
  26th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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