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title: "Tunable Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Tunable Laser System

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556b8

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has recently completed the procurement of a "Tunable Laser System" through a direct award process. This procurement process, initiated in the 'award' and 'contract' stages, was aimed at acquiring a tunable laser system capable of producing continuous wave lasers across a range of wavelengths from 4 to 11 micrometres, with a minimum power output of 300 mW. The contract, valued at £324,735 excluding VAT, was awarded to the supplier LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED, and spans from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027. The decision was driven by the specific technical requirements met only by the chosen supplier, fulfilling the university’s needs in their Nottingham location (UKF14 region). The procurement followed legal guidelines set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced laser technologies and optics. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and servicing highly specific technological equipment like tunable lasers stand to benefit. Additionally, the contract highlights the importance of direct awards when niche technical specifications are crucial, suggesting a market opening for highly specialised enterprises capable of meeting precise scientific demands. This procurement emphasises the need for competitive SMEs like LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED that can adapt swiftly to specific client specifications while aligning with the intricate requirements of educational institutions and other public authorities.

## Notice

The procurement of a tunable laser system that can provide continuous waved (CW) lasers for every single wavelength from 4 micrometres to 11 micrometres. It must be computer-controlled, the user must be able to choose the wavelength. The power of any wavelength must not be less than 300 mW.

### Procurement Information

Equipment meets specific technical requirements for a tunable laser system that can provide continuous waved (CW) lasers for every single wavelength from 4 micrometres to 11 micrometres. It must be computer-controlled, the user must be able to choose the wavelength. The power of any wavelength must not be less than 300 mW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050162-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| Contracts value | £324,735 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER 2000 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050162-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036412-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050162-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036412-2025
  1st July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.laser2000.co.uk
- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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