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Ultra Fast Laser

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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15 Feb 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure an Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser, categorised under the goods industry, specifically lasers (CPV code: 38636100). The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract signed on 5th February 2021, representing a total value of £172,591.50. This tender was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the technical uniqueness of products offered. The delivery is to be made to the School of Chemistry, located at the University’s Kings Buildings in Edinburgh.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses that construct or distribute advanced laser systems, especially those with technological capabilities to meet specific technical requirements like wavelength tunability. Companies such as Photonic Solutions Ltd, which have the capability to supply these specialised lasers, are particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in related technologies may find it advantageous to engage since the University is also looking to procure a non-collinear parametric amplifier as an add-on to the laser system.

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Notice Title

Ultra Fast Laser

Notice Description

Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-Competitive Action due to Competition being absent for technical reasons. Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii)

Procurement Information

We require a new laser producing ultrashort laser pulses for the School of Chemistry. We require wavelength tunability, so we will also purchase a non-collinear parametric amplifier (NOPA) as an add-on to the laser. The new generation of laser systems are only supplied by Light Conversion (which are distributed by Photonics Solutions in the UK), Spectra-Physics, and Coherent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02933c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003029-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,591 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.kenmure@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316504776

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

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