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title: "Helios 5 Hydra UX"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dcf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Helios 5 Hydra UX

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dcf

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the "Helios 5 Hydra UX" in the industry category of goods, specifically lasers. The contract, awarded to FEI UK Limited, was finalised using a direct procurement method, described as below threshold and without competition. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement process reached the award stage on 18 March 2026, following a signed contract by 10 February 2025, for a period stretching from 11 February 2025 to 28 February 2026. The project's legal basis conforms to UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement value amounts to £81,337.92 excluding VAT.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in providing advanced laser technology and related goods. Due to the direct procurement method, this contract is particularly suited for SMEs with the capability to deliver high-quality laser products as specified. By securing contracts such as this, businesses can broaden their reach within the public authority sector, enhancing their portfolio and showcasing their expertise to influential institutions like The University of Birmingham, thereby positioning themselves for future collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

Helios 5 Hydra UX , as per ssa process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024688-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,337 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024688-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024688-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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