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title: "Ultra Fast Laser"
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# Ultra Fast Laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643390

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for an ultra-fast femtosecond laser, classified under the education sector. This procurement was initiated under a limited bidding method without prior public call for competition due to the specific technical requirements. The contract, awarded on 5th February 2021, is valued at £172,591.50 and is currently active. The laser will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry located at the Joseph Black Building, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialize in high-precision optical equipment, particularly those that have a proven track record in producing advanced laser systems. Companies with experience in photonic technology and those that can offer innovative, high-quality solutions would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The focus on non-competitive procurement highlights the niche market opportunity for suppliers that offer unique or specialised technical capabilities essential for the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-Competitive Action due to Competition being absent for technical reasons. Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii)

### Procurement Information

We require a new laser producing ultrashort laser pulses for the School of Chemistry. We require wavelength tunability, so we will also purchase a non-collinear parametric amplifier (NOPA) as an add-on to the laser. The new generation of laser systems are only supplied by Light Conversion (which are distributed by Photonics Solutions in the UK), Spectra-Physics, and Coherent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406751 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £172,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406751

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406751
  Ultra Fast Laser - Ultra-fast Fermtosecond Laser

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
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