SU182(26) Tender for UV-Enhanced Tuneable Light Source

What this is

Swansea University seeks to procure a high-power UV-optimised tuneable light source (TLS) for spectroscopic applications. The equipment must deliver average output power of at least 1 mW in the UV range (200-400 nm) with spectral bandwidth less than 5 nm, for use in the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 30 July 2026, 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline: 23 July 2026, 12:00 PM.
• Equipment must deliver minimum 1 mW average output power in UV range (200-400 nm) with spectral bandwidth <5 nm.
• Submission via eTenderwales platform only; registration required; search for ITT code itt_126007.
• Below-threshold open competition under Welsh devolved regulations; no specific eligibility criteria stated.
• Contract period: 5 years (1 September 2026 to 2 September 2031); delivery to Swansea University, Wales.
• Estimated budget: GBP 83,333 (ex VAT); single lot, no sub-lots.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20%

Money

Estimated value: GBP 83,333.33 (excluding VAT) / GBP 100,000 (including VAT). Single lot procurement.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond or guarantee requirements stated in the notice.

How to submit

Electronic submission via eTenderwales platform (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml). Search for ITT code itt_126007. Registration required if not already registered. Deadline: 30 July 2026, 12:00 PM.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 23 July 2026, 12:00 PM. Method for submitting clarification questions not specified in the notice; contact Kath Dunseath (k.a.dunseath@swansea.ac.uk) or Procurement, Finance Dept., Swansea University.

Contract period

Contract duration: 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2031 (approximately 5 years). No extension options mentioned.

Classification

CPV 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) WalesUKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port TalbotUKL18 - Swansea