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title: "Optical Tables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632938"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-02-22"
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# Optical Tables

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632938

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Heriot-Watt University involves the supply, delivery, and installation of eight optical tables and one large multi-part optical table for the National Robotarium Building on its Edinburgh Campus. This tender, identified as "Optical Tables", is currently in the award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with key dates including the bid opening on 6 November 2020 and the contract award date on 22 February 2021, following a complete tender status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on goods required in the education sector, specifically those experienced in supplying scientific equipment and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate financial capability—such as a minimum yearly turnover of £190,000 for the last two years—and the necessary insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thus expanding their business possibilities within the public sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a set of eight optical tables and one large multi-part combination optical table for the National Robotarium Building located on its Edninburgh Campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2 The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a set of eight optical tables and one large multi-part combination optical table for the National Robotarium Building located on its Edinburgh Campus.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407505 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407505
- 9 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396753

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396753
  Optical Tables - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a set of eight optical tables and one large multi-part combination optical table for the National Robotarium Building located on its Edninburgh Campus.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407505
  Optical Tables - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a set of eight optical tables and one large multi-part combination optical table for the National Robotarium Building located on its Edninburgh Campus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632938
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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