--- title: "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c217" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c217" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c217.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c217.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-08-02" --- # The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c217 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c217) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c217.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the supply of lasers and associated equipment is led by APUC LIMITED, the contracting authority based in Stirling, United Kingdom. The tender title is "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" in the goods category, specifically for the further and higher education sector in Scotland and the UK. The procurement is in the award stage with a total contract value of 333,333.00 GBP, signed on July 19, 2023. The tender method used is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is complete. This tender offers business growth opportunities for contractors providing laser systems, equipment, maintenance, and servicing. Businesses specialising in lasers, optical equipment, and safety products are well-suited to compete. With a focus on technical quality and price criteria, successful bidders will contribute to various research and industrial applications. The framework agreement allows for up to 15 contractors per lot, providing a broad scope for businesses to engage in delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions within the laser technology field. ## Notice The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement. ### Lot Information Lasers and Coherent Sources The supply, installation and commissioning of Lasers and Coherent Sources including, but not limited to the following Laser solutions for scientific and industrial research purposes along with custom products: -Femtosecond Lasers -Picosecond Lasers -Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers -Pulsed Lasers -Continuous Wave Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers -Fibre Lasers -Tunable Lasers -Fibre Coupled Laser Sources -Compact Laser Modules -Helium Neon Lasers -Optical Amplifiers -Argon Ion Lasers -Nitrogen Lasers -Nitrogen DPSS & SLM Lasers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements Optical Spectrometers and Cameras The supply, installation and commissioning of Optical Spectrometers and Cameras and associated equipment and components. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems The supply, installation and commissioning of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) systems utilising both Laser or LED light sources and associated components. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements Laser Micromachining Systems The supply, commissioning and installation of the tools and systems for use in the process of Laser Micromachining plus associated components. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment The supply, delivery and where necessary, commissioning of Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment including, but not limited to the following: -Laser Safety Eyewear -Laser Warning Sign and Labels -Laser Safety Curtains -Beam Blocks -ESD Protection Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories The supply, comissioning and installation of Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories including, but not limited to: Optical Tables and Workstations, Breadboards and Supports, Optomechanical Components and Assemblies plus Optical Metrology Equipment (wave meters) Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment The supply, commissioning and installation of Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment and Accessories. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories The supply and delivery of laser spare parts and components and associated accessories including, but not limited to associated assemblies, rods and crystals, conversion screens and UV/IR Viewers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems including, but not limited to the comprehensive or preventative maintenance of equipment included in this framework agreement which is out with its agreed warranty period including existing equipment located in institutions. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022509-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 Months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £333,333 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | AMPLITUDE LASER; E&EO; EDMUND OPTICS; PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS; PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 18142000 - Safety visors - 33735100 - Protective goggles - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 38433000 - Spectrometers - 38434510 - Cytometers - 38636100 - Lasers - 38636110 - Industrial lasers ## Release History - 2 Aug 2023 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022509-2023 - 19 Apr 2023 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011245-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.amplitude-laser.com - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.ekspla.com - http://www.photonicsolutions.co.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - https://www.edmundoptics.com/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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