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Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Heriot-Watt University

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06 May 2026 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, is inviting tenders for the purchase of a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system intended for use in gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiments. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and primarily involves the procurement of goods. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 5th June 2026 at 12:00 BST. The total estimated contract value is £220,000 GBP, and the successful supplier will be required to deliver the laser system to Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in precision instrumentation, optics, and laboratory equipment sectors to establish or expand their services with a reputable educational institution. Especially, companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying ultrafast laser systems and those capable of meeting the technical and commercial criteria (with a weightage of 70% on quality and 30% on cost) will find this a promising venture. Additionally, businesses capable of maintaining the stipulated insurance and financial requirements, such as a minimum yearly turnover of £340,000, will be strategically positioned to compete. The transparent and electronic submission method employed in this process underscores the university's commitment to a fair competition environment, thereby encouraging diverse participation from qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Notice Description

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069274
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041544-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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