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title: "O-band Tuneable Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055aa8"
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published: "2025-07-07"
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# O-band Tuneable Laser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055aa8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of an O-band Tuneable Laser was conducted by Aston University, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically pertaining to lasers (CPV Code: 38636100). This contract is in the award stage with Santec Europe Ltd as the supplier. The procurement was completed with a limited method due to being below the threshold for extensive competition. The contract was signed on 7 July 2025, and it covers the period from 8 July 2025 to 8 July 2025, with a total value of £33,000.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in optical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Santec Europe Ltd. Businesses that supply high-quality laser technology are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that can meet the specific needs of educational institutions or research facilities. Positioning within such niches can pave the way for enhanced credibility and further collaborative opportunities within the sector.

## Notice

O-band Tuneable Laser purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038013-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANTEC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038013-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038013-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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