# 527 - Wavelength Selective Switches

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Aston University](/buyers/aston-university/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £134,500
- Published: 3 July 2020
- Planned start: 1 September 2020
- Planned end: 31 August 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 705c5738-ab4c-4f03-93cf-fb6f0f626409-368317
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cff7fd9-8561-4b2f-99e4-3d076c538d23

## Description

Aston AIPT has a number of research projects that aim to investigate ultra-wideband optical communication systems\. This should as a minimum cover the S, C and L operating wavelength ranges\. As part of this requirement, Wavelength Selective Switches are required, which is the reason for this tender process\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705c5738-ab4c-4f03-93cf-fb6f0f626409-368317)