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title: "Photonic Technologies For Astronomical Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660666"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-07-19"
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# Photonic Technologies For Astronomical Instruments

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660666

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Photonic Technologies For Astronomical Instruments" is led by Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, operating within the education industry. This open procedure tender focuses on the supply of a custom 5-axis computer-controlled translation stage for integration into a CO2 laser polishing system, essential for developing advanced optical components. The contract was awarded to PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd on 14 July 2021, with a total value of £53,055. This project represents the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced engineering, optical technologies, and precision manufacturing to engage with a leading academic institution. Suppliers capable of providing innovative solutions in optical components or those with expertise in bespoke machinery are particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders issued by Heriot-Watt University. With the growing demand for cutting-edge optical applications, businesses operating within or adjacent to the education and scientific research sectors may find significant opportunities for growth through similar contracts.

## Notice

A custom 5-axis computer controlled translation stages for integration into a bespoke CO2 laser polishing system which we will use to develop freeform optical components for cutting edge optical applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A custom 5-axis computer controlled translation stages for integration into a bespoke CO2 laser polishing system which we will use to develop freeform optical components for cutting edge optical applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421610 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 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 | £53,055 |

## 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 | PI (PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421610

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421610
  Photonic Technologies For Astronomical Instruments - A custom 5-axis computer controlled translation stages for integration into a bespoke CO2 laser polishing system which we will use to develop freeform optical components for cutting edge optical applications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660666

## Provenance

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