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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617483"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2020-07-29"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617483

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## Summary

APUC Limited is overseeing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Lasers and Associated Equipment, aimed at procuring laser equipment for Scotland’s universities and colleges. This tender, which is currently in the active stage, is set to remain open for new suppliers to join throughout its validity. The main procurement method is selective, and the deadline for submissions is 27 April 2020. The estimated total value of this procurement is £23,000,000 and it encompasses various laser types, consumables, accessories, and maintenance services necessary for educational institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the laser technology sector. Companies offering products such as femtosecond lasers, optical diagnostic equipment, and maintenance services can effectively compete for these contracts. The flexible nature of the DPS allows numerous suppliers to join, which enhances the potential for business expansion within the higher education market in Scotland.

## Notice

APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Dynamic Purchasing System will form the basis for Institutions to conduct business with successful Contractors. Types of Lasers and associated equipment and servicing required to participate to the Dynamic Purchasing System: - Femtosecond lasers - Picosecond lasers - Nanosecond lasers - Pulsed lasers - Continuous Wave lasers - Tunable lasers - Optical diagnostic equipment - Fibre lasers - Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) lasers - Diode lasers - Super-continuum lasers - Laser micromachining systems - Gas lasers - Terahertz equipment - Laser components / sub-assemblies - laser safety and protective equipment - Cytometer equipment - Systems maintenance, servicing and take-back schemes - Any other current or new Laser Equipment covered under the specification but not explicitly listed above. Further requirements are detailed in Section 2 - Specification of Requirements of the Instruction to Bidders available on PCS-T. All suppliers should read this document carefully. The document will remain freely available for any supplier who wish to join the Dynamic Purchasing System during its lifetime.. Tenderers are required to complete the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T and submit required documents on PCS-T in accordance to the Instruction to Bidders. Please note that in the context of a DPS, Award Criteria and Price/Quality weightings will be determined at call-off level. This 60/40 ratio is only an indication of a possible weighting.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System for two further 12-month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391592 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | £23,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | COHERENT; E&EO; ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS; ELLIOT SCIENTIFIC; FASTLITE; HOSPITAL SERVICES; LASER 2000; LASER LINES; LITRON LASERS; MILTENYI BIOTEC; PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS; SCIENTIFICA; SYSMEX; TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391592
- 20 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384153

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384153
  Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment - APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391592
  Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment - APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://ucsp.ac.uk/
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617483
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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