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title: "734 - Femtosecond Laser"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 734 - Femtosecond Laser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0527236-3862-4733-bf23-a61216a08fe1

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## Summary

The Aston University is looking to procure a femtosecond laser system for the School of Engineering and Physics. The procurement involves establishing a 4-year contract for supply, installation, warranty, service, and maintenance. The tender, with a value of £300,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of Specialist Optical Instruments. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2nd May 2023 and the contract period starting on 1st July 2023 and ending on 30th June 2027. The University is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender by Aston University presents opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments to secure a long-term contract for supplying and maintaining a femtosecond laser system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in producing laser systems meeting the specified technical requirements will find this tender well-suited for submitting competitive bids and potentially expanding their business in the optical instruments industry.

## 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/8c420915-62a9-41bb-b698-a66356ba5a11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c420915-62a9-41bb-b698-a66356ba5a11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c420915-62a9-41bb-b698-a66356ba5a11
  29th March 2023 - Opportunity 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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