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title: "Purchase of Ultrafast Yb Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-10-19"
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# Purchase of Ultrafast Yb Laser System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669968

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, based in Riccarton, Edinburgh, which is seeking to acquire a high power, high energy ultrafast Yb laser system. This tender, titled "Purchase of Ultrafast Yb Laser System", falls under the education category and is at the award stage. The contract was signed on 19 October 2021 and is valued at £204,052. The procurement method used was limited, awarding the contract to Photonic Solutions Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition, based on a specific rationale related to the project's unique requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-tech laser systems and associated technologies. Companies capable of developing custom solutions, like modifications for research applications, will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. As the contract's execution involves installation and after-sale support, firms with experience in service delivery alongside product sales will also be well positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Photonic Solutions for the provision of a high power, high energy ultrafast Yb laser system consisting of the following requirements: Centre wavelength 1030+/-10 nm Max. output power 80 W at 40 - 2000 kHz Tunable pulse duration 2 mJ at up to 40 kHz Pulse energy stability 1000:1 Pre-pulse

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Photonic Solutions for the supply, delivery and installation of a Ultrafast Yb Laser System. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by end user within the University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences with findings drawn that the Ultrafast Yb Laser System from Photonic Solutions meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430950 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 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 | £204,052 |

## 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430950
- 8 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430110

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430110
  Purchase of Ultrafast Yb Laser System - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Photonic Solutions for the provision of a high power, high energy ultrafast Yb laser system consisting of the following requirements: Centre wavelength 1030+/-10 nm Max. output power 80 W at 40 - 2000 kHz Tunable pulse duration 2 mJ at up to 40 kHz Pulse energy stability 1000:1 Pre-pulse
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430950
  Purchase of Ultrafast Yb Laser System - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Photonic Solutions for the provision of a high power, high energy ultrafast Yb laser system consisting of the following requirements: Centre wavelength 1030+/-10 nm Max. output power 80 W at 40 - 2000 kHz Tunable pulse duration 2 mJ at up to 40 kHz Pulse energy stability 1000:1 Pre-pulse

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669968

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