---
title: "Award of the procurement for a Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064979"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Award of the procurement for a Laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064979

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a high-precision laser, intended to enhance its research capabilities in areas like engineering, advanced materials, and environmental sensing. Situated in Pontypridd, UKL15, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations as a public authority. This procurement, classified under the category of "goods," has progressed through the completion stage with Oxford Lasers Limited being the successful supplier. This open, below-threshold competition was initiated to supplement their expanding research needs, with the contract's active period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026, valued at £135,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs in the optical and precision equipment manufacturing sectors. The procurement process's open nature encourages competitive proposals, providing an avenue for businesses to establish or expand partnerships with the educational sector. Suppliers with a focus on micromachining and possessing expertise in engineering or photonics would find this an attractive venture. Such contracts not only bolster the winning firm's portfolio and reputation but also open doors for further collaborative research initiatives, fostering long-term growth and innovation.

## Notice

The University of South Wales has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a high-precision laser to support its expanding research activities in engineering, advanced materials, and environmental sensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050780-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,750 |
| Lots value | £103,750 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD LASERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050780-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050780-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010696-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/81437745019C2EAE471F
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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