--- title: "PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Glasgow" published: "2026-10-30" --- # PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser Buyer: University of Glasgow Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0794b8.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is buying a high-performance, narrow-linewidth continuous-wave tunable laser system (laboratory and optical equipment; CPV 38000000). The requirement covers supply and delivery of the system, followed by installation, commissioning and support. The equipment is for the University’s requirements, with delivery in Glasgow. The buyer expects the supplier to provide an end-to-end solution rather than equipment alone, including bringing the laser into operation and supporting it. The requirement is presented as a single contract, covering the laser system and associated delivery, installation, commissioning and support services. The buyer invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with electronic tender submissions. This process reached the tender stage. The tender submission deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT; the invitation date for the next stage was also set as 30 November 2026. The initial contract term is 24 months, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods. The estimated contract value is approximately £200,000, as indicated by the turnover threshold. At least three candidates may be invited to the next stage. Evaluation assigns 40% to price and 60% to quality: technical specification (29%), technical service support (10%), environmental and sustainability factors (4%), and delivery, installation and acceptance testing (17%). Variants are not allowed. This opportunity is suited to specialist suppliers of high-performance tunable laser systems with the capability to deliver, install and commission precision optical equipment, provide acceptance testing, and support the system after installation. Bidders need to demonstrate suitable technical service-support capability and address environmental and sustainability considerations as part of their offer. Participation also requires product liability cover of at least £1 million per claim or series of claims, public liability and employer’s liability cover of at least £5 million each, and professional indemnity cover of at least £1 million per claim or series of claims. Suppliers must show at least one year of accounts and annual turnover of at least £200,000. The buyer also seeks commitments to community benefits, such as training, workforce development, equality initiatives, supply-chain opportunities for SMEs and supported businesses, or educational support. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103248-2026 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | University of Glasgow | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 30 Oct 2026 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103248-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000847106 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=847106 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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