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Award

28 Jul 2023 at 01:00

Tender

17 Apr 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization APUC LTD in Glasgow has awarded a contract for "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" to Coherent Inc and Photonic Solutions Ltd. The procurement stage is in the award phase with a contract value of £12,000,000. The contract covers the supply of Laser Micromachining Systems with a contract period from July 31, 2023, to July 30, 2026.

This procurement process for "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" by APUC LTD presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology and related equipment. Companies like Coherent Inc and Photonic Solutions Ltd have secured contracts in this competitive tender, highlighting their expertise and capabilities in supplying laser systems. Businesses in the laser technology industry that can fulfil the requirements of the contract period and scope would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement.

Lot Information

Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment

the supply of lasers

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Laser Micromachining Systems

Supply of lasers

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Lasers and Coherent Sources

The supply, installation and commissioning of Lasers and Coherent Sources including, but not limited to the following Laser solutions for scientific and industrial research purposes along with custom products: -Femtosecond Lasers -Picosecond Lasers -Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers -Pulsed Lasers -Continuous Wave Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers -Fibre Lasers -Tunable Lasers -Fibre Coupled Laser Sources -Compact Laser Modules -Helium Neon Lasers -Optical Amplifiers -Argon Ion Lasers -Nitrogen Lasers -Nitrogen DPSS & SLM Lasers. 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 in 2015

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Optical Spectrometers and Cameras

The supply, installation and commissioning of Optical Spectrometers and Cameras and associated equipment and components.. 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 in 2015

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems

The supply, installation and commissioning of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) systems utilising both Laser or LED light sources and associated components.. 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 in 2015

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment

The supply, delivery and where necessary, commissioning of Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment including, but not limited to the following: -Laser Safety Eyewear -Laser Warning Sign and Labels -Laser Safety Curtains -Beam Blocks -ESD Protection. 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 in 2015

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories

the supply of lasers

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories

The supply, comissioning and installation of Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories including, but not limited to: Optical Tables and Workstations, Breadboards and Supports, Optomechanical Components and Assemblies plus Optical Metrology Equipment (wave meters). 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 in 2015

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems

supply of lasers

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

18142000 - Safety visors

33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

38433000 - Spectrometers

38434510 - Cytometers

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,333,333 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Amplitude Laser

Coherent Inc

E&EO UK Ltd

Edmund Optics Ltd

Photonic Solutions Ltd

Pro-Lite Technology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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