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title: "Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069274"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069274

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, is inviting tenders for the purchase of a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system intended for use in gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiments. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and primarily involves the procurement of goods. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 5th June 2026 at 12:00 BST. The total estimated contract value is £220,000 GBP, and the successful supplier will be required to deliver the laser system to Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in precision instrumentation, optics, and laboratory equipment sectors to establish or expand their services with a reputable educational institution. Especially, companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying ultrafast laser systems and those capable of meeting the technical and commercial criteria (with a weightage of 70% on quality and 30% on cost) will find this a promising venture. Additionally, businesses capable of maintaining the stipulated insurance and financial requirements, such as a minimum yearly turnover of £340,000, will be strategically positioned to compete. The transparent and electronic submission method employed in this process underscores the university's commitment to a fair competition environment, thereby encouraging diverse participation from qualified suppliers.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041544-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041544-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831258
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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