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PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser

University of Glasgow

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30 Oct 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking a supplier for a high-performance narrow-linewidth continuous-wave tunable laser system. The requirement covers supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing support, rather than equipment supply alone. The system is for use in the University’s work in Glasgow. This is a specialist scientific-instrumentation opportunity for manufacturers, distributors or integrators able to provide the laser system and take responsibility for bringing it into service. The purchase is treated as a goods procurement, with associated installation and support services. The University has also indicated that it values community benefits linked to the contract, including training, employment opportunities and supply-chain development.

The University invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, using a two-stage process with successive reduction; at least three candidates are to be invited to the second stage. The bid submission deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract has an initial term of 24 months, with options for two further 12-month extensions. Evaluation gives 29% to the technical specification and 40% to price. Bidders must meet minimum insurance thresholds: £1 million product liability, £5 million public liability, £5 million employers’ liability and £1 million professional indemnity. They must also provide at least one year of accounts showing annual turnover of at least £200,000. Variants are not permitted.

This opportunity suits suppliers with specialist laser technology expertise and the capacity to deliver a complete, high-performance system, including installation, commissioning and support. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate technical compliance with the specification and compete on whole-life cost as well as purchase price, as the procurement includes a whole-life cost model and assesses both technical quality and price. The University’s insurance and turnover thresholds make it suitable for established businesses able to evidence financial standing and carry the required levels of liability cover. Suppliers should also be prepared to propose practical community benefits, such as employment or training, workforce development, support for education, or subcontracting opportunities for smaller businesses and third-sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser

Notice Description

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3077 Provision of Contract Agreement for Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser for a Period of 24 Months with the Option to Extend for 2 Further Periods of 12 Months. The University of Glasgow requires the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a high-performance narrow linewidth continuous-wave tunable laser system. Please refer to the 'PURCH3077 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender' for further details and specification. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).

Renewal: Initial term of 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000847106
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567767
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567767
    PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser - PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

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