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Ultra Fast Laser

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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15 Feb 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for an ultra-fast femtosecond laser, classified under the education sector. This procurement was initiated under a limited bidding method without prior public call for competition due to the specific technical requirements. The contract, awarded on 5th February 2021, is valued at £172,591.50 and is currently active. The laser will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry located at the Joseph Black Building, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialize in high-precision optical equipment, particularly those that have a proven track record in producing advanced laser systems. Companies with experience in photonic technology and those that can offer innovative, high-quality solutions would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The focus on non-competitive procurement highlights the niche market opportunity for suppliers that offer unique or specialised technical capabilities essential for the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643390
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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