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    ContractsUV Laser System Replacement for Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies
    Awarded contract

    UV Laser System Replacement for Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies

    Awarded
    £99.1k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    AiPT seeks qualified suppliers to provide a replacement UV laser system funded through an approved insurance claim for their photonic research operations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 12 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £99.1k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £99,136
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LP
      LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    12 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is seeking to replace a UV laser system that sustained damage and is being procured through an approved insurance claim. This is an opportunity for suppliers of scientific laser equipment to provide a replacement system that meets AiPT's photonic research and technology requirements. The procurement is being funded through insurance coverage, and suppliers should be prepared to provide equipment specifications, delivery timelines, and installation support to ensure seamless integration with existing laboratory infrastructure.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b40d
    AU
    Buyer
    ASTON UNIVERSITY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation