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Purchase of 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages under contract ID HWU-UK-2425-199-00. This procurement, classified in the education sector, was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as there were no alternative suppliers available for the specialised equipment required. The award of the contract, valued at £120,000, was signed on 25th June 2025, with Aerotech Ltd serving as the supplier. The equipment is essential for the university's research activities, delivered to its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision engineering and those with capabilities in supplying high-technology equipment. Companies with expertise in offering bespoke solutions and integration with advanced research instruments would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The procurement highlights a niche market for businesses capable of providing highly specialised equipment, thus opening doors for growth for suppliers with similar technological offerings.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages

Notice Description

Purchase of 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages 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 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The 4-Axis Precision Translation Stages supplied by Aerotech Limited offer nanometre-level precision and full integration with our laser control environment consisting of the following: Electrical Resolution: 0.25 nm (XY), 0.013 arcsec (B), 1.25 nm (Z), Accuracy: +/-200 nm (XY), 6 arcsec (B), +/-275 nm (Z) Repeatability: +/-50 nm (XY), 3 arcsec (B), +/-75 nm (Z), Load On Stages: tune and test both XYB stack and Z axis with 1 kg customer payload, Min / Max Velocity: 100 mm/sec (XYZ), 1800 deg/sec (B), Acceleration: 500 mm/sec^2 (XYZ), 3600 deg/sec^2 , Pitch / Roll / Yaw: +-1 arcsec (XY), 10 / 10 / 5 arcsec (Z), Move Profile: Contouring (XYB), Point-to-point (Z) 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-r6ebe6-0000802672
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534443
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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
1
Supplier Name

AEROTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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