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title: "(NU1663) The Supply of Deformable Mirrors"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# (NU1663) The Supply of Deformable Mirrors

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e21137c6-7c55-4a28-92ce-94949aeb4ccb

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process titled "(NU1663) The Supply of Deformable Mirrors," aimed at acquiring specialized laboratory equipment for optical instrumentation related to eye disorders. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other,' and the contract period commenced on 22nd June 2021, concluding on 20th September 2021. The tender was published on 7th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions in the field. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing of optical instruments or components would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of similar nature, enhancing innovation and growth in this sector.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires deformable mirrors which shall be incorporated into novel optical instrumentation to understand the changes in visual behaviour with eye disorders. This project is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a81915-1100-432d-9269-06d08d764b3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2021 - 22 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,722 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPAO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a81915-1100-432d-9269-06d08d764b3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a81915-1100-432d-9269-06d08d764b3f
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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