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title: "954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049943"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-09-09"
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# 954 - Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049943

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## Summary

Aston University, represented by the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS), is currently in the tender stage seeking to procure a range of fibreoptic, laser, and optomechanics consumables. This procurement, classified under CPV code 32560000 (fibre-optic materials), is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic submission. The total value of the contract is approximately £300,000 GBP, and submissions are due by 14th October 2024. The goods will be supplied to AiPT in Birmingham (region UKG31) over a contract period of 1080 days, with a potential renewal for an additional 24 months. The tender documents and specific requirements are accessible via Aston's e-tendering system, ProContract.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in photonic technologies, optical fibres, laser equipment, and optomechanics. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality fibreoptic materials, laser diodes, controllers, power supplies, and optomechanical components such as translation stages and mounting brackets are well-suited to compete. The procurement seeks a single, preferred supplier, offering a consolidative opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with a leading academic institution in the field of photonic technologies. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the specification outlined by AiPT, ensuring timely electronic submissions.

## Notice

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is seeking a single, preferred supplier to supply a range of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. The consumables include, but are not limited to: * Fiberoptic: optical fibres, doped with various dopants. Fiber couplers, isolators, circulators * Laser: laser diodes, controllers & power supplies, mounts, visualisators * Optomechanics: translation stages, mounts, brackets and others The tender documents and project specific requirements can be found on Aston's e-tendering system, ProContract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is seeking a single, preferred supplier to supply a range of Fibreoptic, Laser & Optomechanics Consumables. The consumables include, but are not limited to: * Fiberoptic: optical fibres, doped with various dopants. Fiber couplers, isolators, circulators * Laser: laser diodes, controllers & power supplies, mounts, visualisators * Optomechanics: translation stages, mounts, brackets and others The tender documents and project specific requirements can be found on Aston's e-tendering system, ProContract.

Renewal: Additional 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028810-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028810-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d13bc1a9-b16e-ef11-812f-005056b64545

## Provenance

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