Award

Laser and Fibre Opto-Mechanical Components

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is inviting tenders for the provision of Laser and Fibre Opto-Mechanical Components to support its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the Edinburgh Campus. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and covers the location of Riccarton, Edinburgh. Heriot-Watt University, identified as the buyer, has extended the tender submission deadline to 4th April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, having previously been planned, and aims to establish a framework agreement to ensure long-term supply capacity.

The tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialised in laser and fibre opto-mechanical solutions. Companies with a strong technical background will find this contract beneficial, particularly those with substantial annual turnovers (minimum £500,000). The framework agreement is set for an initial contract period of 1080 days, with an optional 12-month extension based on performance. The open procedure allows businesses to submit electronic tenders, streamlining the process for qualified suppliers with the required levels of insurance and proven financial stability.

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Notice Title

Laser and Fibre Opto-Mechanical Components

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Laser and Fibre Opto-Mechanical Components to its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences located on its Edinburgh Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notification for the University to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Laser and Fibre Opto-Mechanical Components to its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences located on its Edinburgh Campus.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for one further 12 month period, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541880
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months 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
3
Supplier Names

NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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