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Supply of Three Custom SuperK EVO Lasers

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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27 Sep 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the supply of three custom SuperK EVO lasers. The buyer organisation, The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, sought these lasers to expand its research capacity. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, with the rationale being the need for key wavelengths proprietary to the supplier for ongoing research.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly those with expertise in supplying specialised equipment like lasers. Companies well-suited to compete would need to demonstrate the ability to meet the technical requirements specified by The University of Edinburgh. The active contract, awarded to NKT Photonics, signifies the potential for long-term business relationships in the procurement of similar specialised goods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Three Custom SuperK EVO Lasers

Notice Description

The supply of three additional lasers to supplement an existing system that has been used as part of a clinical trial which is now being expanded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of three additional lasers to supplement an existing system that has been used as part of a smaller clinical trial which has received funding to scale up. It is necessary to replicate the existing systems to ensure consistency of data in the trial/research conducted to date.

Options: The University reserves the right to obtain procure extended warranty for the lasers should it receive funding to do so.

Procurement Information

The University is procuring additional lasers to expand its capacity in relation to ongoing research. These specific lasers are required as a key wavelength of interest in the research is 488nm, and that is proprietary to the supplier. In addition, these lasers will be supplement an existing system used within the research, and continuity of data and workflow is key.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745841
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489162
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

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
£81,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tim Higgins
Contact Email
tim.higgins@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

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

NKT PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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