Aston University · Awarded contract

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Supply and Installation of Two Ultra-Wideband Tunable Signal Lasers for Aston University

Awarded 01 Nov 2023

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Awarded01 Nov 2023

Value£100,000.00

SupplierSANTEC EUROPE LTD

AgencyAston University

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 6d ago3y term

Awarded 1 Nov 2023Expired 31 Oct 2026

About

Aston University awarded a contract to SANTEC EUROPE LTD for the supply and installation of two ultra-wideband tunable signal lasers for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

The systems were required to cover a wavelength range from 1360nm to 1630nm or beyond, provide output power above 10dBm across the entire range, and offer a narrow linewidth below 100kHz.

The contract value was £100,000.

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