Tender

Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a contractor through an open procurement process to supply, deliver, and install a Stimulated Raman Laser and Multi-Channel Lock-in Amplifier Spectrometer. The equipment will be used for medical research in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the university's Edinburgh campus. The tender stage is currently active, with interested parties required to submit their electronic submissions by 12:00 on 5th June 2026. The contract is valued at £170,000 and falls under the 'goods' procurement category within the education industry. The procurement process is governed by the requirements of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and the relevant procedure is the open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those experienced in working with educational and research institutions. Companies that meet the economic and financial thresholds, including a minimum annual turnover of £340,000 and holding specific liability insurance covers, are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to form a strategic relationship with Heriot-Watt University, a prominent institution in Scotland, which can lead to future collaborative opportunities and potential market expansion in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier

Notice Description

The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a Stimulated Raman Laser and Multi-Channel Lock-in Amplifier Spectrometer for medical research use within one of its laboratories situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at its Edinburgh campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a Stimulated Raman Laser and Multi-Channel Lock-in Amplifier Spectrometer for medical research use within one of its laboratories situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at its Edinburgh campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831201
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555273
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555273
    Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier - The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a Stimulated Raman Laser and Multi-Channel Lock-in Amplifier Spectrometer for medical research use within one of its laboratories situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at its Edinburgh campus.

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