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PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser

University of Glasgow

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30 Oct 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is buying a high-performance, narrow-linewidth continuous-wave tunable laser system (laboratory and optical equipment; CPV 38000000). The requirement covers supply and delivery of the system, followed by installation, commissioning and support. The equipment is for the University’s requirements, with delivery in Glasgow. The buyer expects the supplier to provide an end-to-end solution rather than equipment alone, including bringing the laser into operation and supporting it. The requirement is presented as a single contract, covering the laser system and associated delivery, installation, commissioning and support services.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with electronic tender submissions. This process reached the tender stage. The tender submission deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT; the invitation date for the next stage was also set as 30 November 2026. The initial contract term is 24 months, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods. The estimated contract value is approximately £200,000, as indicated by the turnover threshold. At least three candidates may be invited to the next stage. Evaluation assigns 40% to price and 60% to quality: technical specification (29%), technical service support (10%), environmental and sustainability factors (4%), and delivery, installation and acceptance testing (17%). Variants are not allowed.

This opportunity is suited to specialist suppliers of high-performance tunable laser systems with the capability to deliver, install and commission precision optical equipment, provide acceptance testing, and support the system after installation. Bidders need to demonstrate suitable technical service-support capability and address environmental and sustainability considerations as part of their offer. Participation also requires product liability cover of at least £1 million per claim or series of claims, public liability and employer’s liability cover of at least £5 million each, and professional indemnity cover of at least £1 million per claim or series of claims. Suppliers must show at least one year of accounts and annual turnover of at least £200,000. The buyer also seeks commitments to community benefits, such as training, workforce development, equality initiatives, supply-chain opportunities for SMEs and supported businesses, or educational support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser

Notice Description

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3077 Provision of Contract Agreement for Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser for a Period of 24 Months with the Option to Extend for 2 Further Periods of 12 Months. The University of Glasgow requires the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a high-performance narrow linewidth continuous-wave tunable laser system. Please refer to the 'PURCH3077 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender' for further details and specification. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).

Renewal: Initial term of 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103248-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 weeks to go
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
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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