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Purchase of Single Frequency Tunable Laser

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh inviting tenders for the purchase of a Single Frequency Tunable Laser. The university aims to acquire this specialist laser equipment for research purposes. The procurement method used is a limited procedure award without prior publication. The tender has already been awarded to IPG Photonics Corporation, with the contract now active. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 20th December 2023.

This tender creates opportunities for suppliers of specialist laser equipment, particularly those capable of providing a Single Frequency Tunable Laser meeting detailed specifications. Businesses in the goods category relating to research and development may find this contract appealing. Considering the University's location in Edinburgh, local or international providers offering the required specifications could compete effectively for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Single Frequency Tunable Laser

Notice Description

Purchase of Single Frequency Tunable Laser

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of laser equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of laser equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Single Frequency Tunable Laser supplied by IPG Photonics Corporation consists of the following: Central wavelength 2250 nm; Optical Power at central wavelength >5W; Laser linewidth at the central wavelength <1MHz; Wavelength tuning range 2000-2500 nm; Smooth mode-hop free frequency tuning <1 GHz; Polarization linear; Spatial Mode Single Mode -TEM00; Beam size (FWHM) Collimated, ~ 1.5 mm; Laser head cooling method -Water 0.2-0.3 L/min at 17-23degC; Operating voltage 110/220; Max. power consumption 200W; Laser head cooling method- Water, 1.0-1.5 L/min; Storage temperature -40/+70degC; Humidity 0-95%; Warm up time 0.5-5 min; PC interface RS232/USB/Ethernet; Software compatibility - Windows 7 or later The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495331
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
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
£72,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPG PHOTONICS

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