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title: "Fibre Laser (Continuous Wave)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564318"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2018-11-14"
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# Fibre Laser (Continuous Wave)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564318

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of a Continuous Wave Fibre Laser, specifically designed to meet the needs of both laboratory and field applications. This procurement is at the award stage, having been completed on 14 November 2018, with a total contract value of £500,000. The tender was issued under a limited procurement method, justified by the absence of competition due to IPG's exclusive rights to the required technology. The location of delivery will be the University of Aberdeen, situated in Aberdeen, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in high-tech equipment or patent-protected technology. Companies that focus on laser technology or have capabilities in producing compact and robust units suitable for both laboratory and field use may find a competitive advantage. The streamlined procurement method employed by the University indicates a preference for high-quality, technologically advanced products, which could encourage small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with such expertise to engage in future bidding processes.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of Aberdeen intends to contract with IPG Photonics for the provision of a Continuous Wave Fibre Laser.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen intends to contract with IPG Photonics for the supply of a compact, continuous wave fibre laser unit having an output level variable up to 15kW. The unit must be capable of operating both in a laboratory and in the field. It must be compact enough to be transported in a suitable container or trailer and be able to be powered by a generator when deployed in the field. The system must be robust enough for transportation offshore.

Options: The University reserves the right to purchase additional warranties beyond the initial warranty period of the equipment.

### Procurement Information

The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e. IPG hold the European & US Patent for the High Power Fibre Laser system required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337438 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPG LASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337438

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337438
  Fibre Laser (Continuous Wave) - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of Aberdeen intends to contract with IPG Photonics for the provision of a Continuous Wave Fibre Laser.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564318
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=564318

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