This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2021 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University seeking a contractor to supply, deliver, and install a robust ultrafast laser amplifier system at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender process being listed as complete. The contract was awarded on 12 April 2021, following a deadline for submissions that was originally set for 5 March 2021 but extended due to the COVID-19 climate. The main industry category for this contract falls under goods within the education sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and higher education sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced scientific equipment and installation services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing cutting-edge laser technology and the capability to meet the rigorous criteria set by Heriot-Watt University, including financial qualifications and delivery timelines, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality and technical specifications suggests that bidders with strong innovation capabilities and proven track records will have a competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ultrafast Laser Amplifier

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a robust ultrafast laser system

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a robust ultrafast laser system.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642735
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
12 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crunch Technologies

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