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title: "School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584162"
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# School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584162

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source intended for use in the School of Physics and Astronomy. This procurement, categorised under goods within the education sector, is set in St Andrews, UK. The open tender process is active, with submissions due by 11th July 2019, at 12:00 PM. The overall value of this contract is estimated at approximately £302,257, and the award date is scheduled for shortly after the submission deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced optical technologies or scientific instrumentation. Companies capable of providing complex laser systems with specifications including a wavelength below 115 nm and high repetition rates will find this particularly suited to their expertise. With the educational sector’s growing investment in research capabilities, suppliers in the scientific equipment sector can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with academic institutions.

## Notice

The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. The system should fulfill or exceed the following requirements: (1) Laser system: - Wavelength

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369567 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2019 - 1 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,257 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369567
- 10 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356981

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356981&idx=1
  12th June 2019 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356981
  School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser - The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369567
  School of Physics and Astronomy: VUV Laser - The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks tender submissions for a high repetition rate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) laser source to be used as an excitation source for performing very high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584162
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://in-tendhost/universityofstandrews

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