Coherent transmitter and coherent receiver

Aston University
West Midlands
Direct award
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027

Procurement of a coherent O-band transmission platform, including both transmitter and receiver components, designed for next-generation AI and data-centre network infrastructure. This is a one-off purchase of specialised research equipment.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £210k; As published
Published: 5 May 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 30 April 2026; Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 30 April 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Supply and delivery of specialised coherent O-band transmission hardware for advanced AI and data-centre network research and development applications.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
5 May 2026
Contract awardedto Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
30 April 2026
Contract starts
1 May 2026
Contract ends
30 April 2027

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5.5× the typical optical tables contract (£38k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3458901/coherent-transmitter-and-coherent-receiver
Buyer reference: 1247
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069153
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Aston University. Coherent transmitter and coherent receiver. Contract award, 5 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3458901/coherent-transmitter-and-coherent-receiver (accessed 12 October 2026).