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    ContractsHigh-Precision Laser Supply and Installation Contract
    Awarded contract

    High-Precision Laser Supply and Installation Contract

    Awarded
    £112.5k
    Published 29 May 2026

    University of South Wales awards contract for high-precision laser supply and installation to support research in engineering, materials, and environmental sensing.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 29 May 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £112.5k
    Published 29 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £112,500
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OL
      OXFORD LASERS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    29 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of South Wales is seeking qualified suppliers for the supply and installation of a high-precision laser system. This contract supports the university's expanding research activities across engineering, advanced materials, and environmental sensing applications. The successful supplier will be responsible for equipment procurement, professional installation, and ensuring full operational capability. This opportunity is ideal for specialized laser equipment vendors and installation service providers with experience in research environments and technical support capabilities.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In research innovation, University of South Wales has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PROACTIVE UK LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. OXFORD LASERS LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, FISHER SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED, BRUKER UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-064979

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    University of South Wales
    Sector
    Research & Innovation