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Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Heriot-Watt University

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06 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system for its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences based in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This tender falls under the Education industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 5th June 2026 by noon, and the award period starting immediately thereafter. The estimated value of this contract is £220,000, and the project is expected to be completed within 180 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laser technology and equipment supply, particularly those with experience in complex engineering applications. Companies that can demonstrate a robust financial standing with a minimum yearly turnover of £340,000 for the past two years and the ability to meet stringent insurance requirements will be well-suited to compete. The focus on technical quality, weighted at 70%, suggests an emphasis on precision and innovation, favouring businesses that can offer cutting-edge solutions and meet the specialised needs of academic research environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Notice Description

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555304
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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=MAY555304
    Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System - The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

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