Award

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a laser system for multiphoton microscopy, with the contract being awarded to Coherent Inc. The procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. This contract, valued at £179,891.93, is part of the framework agreement for the supply of lasers and associated equipment. The laser system will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh in the UKM75 region. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with the contract signed on 11 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in optical and laser technologies. Large enterprises capable of delivering sophisticated technology solutions for educational and research applications would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method indicates a competitive landscape, offering opportunities for suppliers to establish partnerships with top-tier academic institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

Notice Description

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534599
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£179,891 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7450401621

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1EJ
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
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COHERENT

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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