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PURCH2998 Provision of a Continuous Wave CO2 Laser System

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow purchased a continuous-wave CO2 laser system for delivery in Glasgow. This is a specialist scientific equipment requirement, classified as laser equipment, for a single system rather than an ongoing supply programme. The procurement description also provides for a one-off contract with a warranty, so suppliers would need to provide the equipment and support its performance during the warranty period. The requirement was managed by the University of Glasgow, which is both the buyer and the organisation using the system. The recorded delivery location is Glasgow. The purchase sits within the market for CO2 laser systems and associated supply and warranty provision; the notice does not describe further technical specifications or identify a particular research application.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Laser Lines Ltd. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and is active. Its recorded value is £60,400. The lot description states a maximum period of 24 months, with a one-off purchase and a 24-month warranty; the structured contract period is recorded as 360 days. The tender deadline was 8 September 2026. The University used an open procedure, with electronic submission and English-language bids. There was one bid, from an SME. The stated economic qualification requirements included product liability insurance of at least £1 million per claim, public liability and employer’s liability insurance of at least £5 million, and three years of accounts showing minimum annual turnover of £124,000. Variants were not allowed.

For suppliers considering future University of Glasgow demand for CO2 laser systems, this award shows a discrete equipment purchase with warranty cover rather than a continuing service contract. A credible competitor would need to supply a continuous-wave CO2 laser system and provide a warranty extending across the stated 24-month period, while meeting the buyer’s economic qualification thresholds. Those requirements included three years of accounts and annual turnover of at least £124,000, together with product liability cover of £1 million and public and employer’s liability cover of £5 million. The selected supplier was an SME, and the competition drew one bid, indicating that a supplier of modest scale was able to win this purchase. The route was an open procedure, evaluated with variants excluded; the recorded criteria focus on financial capacity and insurance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2998 Provision of a Continuous Wave CO2 Laser System

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2998 Provision of a Continuous Wave CO2 Laser System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2998 Provision of a Continuous Wave CO2 Laser System For a maximum period of 24 months, one off contract with 24 months warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565987
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Laser Lines Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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