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title: "SU182(26) Tender for UV-Enhanced Tuneable Light Source"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfd"
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# SU182(26) Tender for UV-Enhanced Tuneable Light Source

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfd

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## Summary

Swansea University is inviting tenders for the procurement of a UV-enhanced tuneable light source, intended for advanced spectroscopic applications at its Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage under an open competition method, with a gross contract value of £100,000, conducted through eTenderwales. The deadline for tender submissions is 30th July 2026, and any inquiries must be made by 23rd July 2026. This project falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, with delivery to regions UKL17 and UKL18 in the United Kingdom, under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in spectroscopic equipment, particularly those with expertise in UV technology. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions, comprehensive training and aftersales support, and efficient logistics would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement will also evaluate offers based on pricing criteria, making it suitable for cost-competitive firms in the laboratory and precision equipment sector. With the strong emphasis on technical and support criteria, this tender offers a valuable opportunity for firms to showcase their expertise and expand their client base within the academic sector.

## Notice

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University is seeking to procure a high-power UV-optimised tuneable light source (TLS) for use in spectroscopic applications such as photo deflection spectroscopy and external quantum efficiency. This equipment will be housed in the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) and will be used across the electrical engineering and physics departments. To maximise the dynamic range available for in these spectroscopic experiments the output of the TLS should be maximised in the UV range (200-400 nm) with an average output power of at least 1 mW and a spectral bandwidth of less than 5 nm. The current spectroscopic capabilities in CISM include near-infrared and visible photo thermal deflection and external quantum efficiency spectrometers. The expansion of these techniques to include UV wavelengths will enable CISM to perform spectroscopic and electro-optical analysis on wide bandgap semiconductors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066795-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| 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 | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066795-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066795-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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