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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d66ca6a6-3efa-40fd-8191-4cf796dbf96e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply of a Tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator to TOPTICA Photonics AG through a direct award procurement method. The contract, with a value of £128,480, marks the completion of the procurement process. The contract period runs from 7th February 2023 to 31st March 2023, and the tender period ended on 6th February 2023, with delivery address postal code B15 2TT in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to engage in such contracts. The University of Birmingham, the buying organisation, sought a supplier for this specific equipment. Businesses interested in goods procurement in the scientific equipment industry should actively monitor similar direct award opportunities to expand their market presence and revenue streams.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a Tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db6a834-de56-4f30-946a-6de9dc42e201 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,480 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db6a834-de56-4f30-946a-6de9dc42e201

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db6a834-de56-4f30-946a-6de9dc42e201
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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