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title: "Ultra Fast Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02933c"
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# Ultra Fast Laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02933c

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure an Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser, categorised under the goods industry, specifically lasers (CPV code: 38636100). The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract signed on 5th February 2021, representing a total value of £172,591.50. This tender was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the technical uniqueness of products offered. The delivery is to be made to the School of Chemistry, located at the University’s Kings Buildings in Edinburgh.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses that construct or distribute advanced laser systems, especially those with technological capabilities to meet specific technical requirements like wavelength tunability. Companies such as Photonic Solutions Ltd, which have the capability to supply these specialised lasers, are particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in related technologies may find it advantageous to engage since the University is also looking to procure a non-collinear parametric amplifier as an add-on to the laser system.

## Notice

Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-Competitive Action due to Competition being absent for technical reasons. Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii)

### Procurement Information

We require a new laser producing ultrashort laser pulses for the School of Chemistry. We require wavelength tunability, so we will also purchase a non-collinear parametric amplifier (NOPA) as an add-on to the laser. The new generation of laser systems are only supplied by Light Conversion (which are distributed by Photonics Solutions in the UK), Spectra-Physics, and Coherent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003029-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,591 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003029-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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