--- title: "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LTD" published: "2023-09-21" --- # The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment Buyer: APUC LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993.json) ## Summary The buying organization APUC LTD in Glasgow has awarded a contract for "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" to Coherent Inc and Photonic Solutions Ltd. The procurement stage is in the award phase with a contract value of £12,000,000. The contract covers the supply of Laser Micromachining Systems with a contract period from July 31, 2023, to July 30, 2026. This procurement process for "The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment" by APUC LTD presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology and related equipment. Companies like Coherent Inc and Photonic Solutions Ltd have secured contracts in this competitive tender, highlighting their expertise and capabilities in supplying laser systems. Businesses in the laser technology industry that can fulfil the requirements of the contract period and scope would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement. ### Lot Information Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment the supply of lasers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Laser Micromachining Systems Supply of lasers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Lasers and Coherent Sources The supply, installation and commissioning of Lasers and Coherent Sources including, but not limited to the following Laser solutions for scientific and industrial research purposes along with custom products: -Femtosecond Lasers -Picosecond Lasers -Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers -Pulsed Lasers -Continuous Wave Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers -Fibre Lasers -Tunable Lasers -Fibre Coupled Laser Sources -Compact Laser Modules -Helium Neon Lasers -Optical Amplifiers -Argon Ion Lasers -Nitrogen Lasers -Nitrogen DPSS & SLM Lasers. 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 in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements Optical Spectrometers and Cameras The supply, installation and commissioning of Optical Spectrometers and Cameras and associated equipment and components.. 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 in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems The supply, installation and commissioning of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) systems utilising both Laser or LED light sources and associated components.. 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 in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment The supply, delivery and where necessary, commissioning of Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment including, but not limited to the following: -Laser Safety Eyewear -Laser Warning Sign and Labels -Laser Safety Curtains -Beam Blocks -ESD Protection. 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 in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories the supply of lasers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories The supply, comissioning and installation of Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories including, but not limited to: Optical Tables and Workstations, Breadboards and Supports, Optomechanical Components and Assemblies plus Optical Metrology Equipment (wave meters). 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 in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems supply of lasers Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488955 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £12,333,333 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LTD | | Locality | GLASGOW | | 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | AMPLITUDE LASER; COHERENT; E&EO; EDMUND OPTICS; PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS; PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 18142000 - Safety visors - 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery - 33735100 - Protective goggles - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 38433000 - Spectrometers - 38434510 - Cytometers - 38636100 - Lasers - 38636110 - Industrial lasers ## Release History - 21 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488955 - 21 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488956 - 20 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488934 - 20 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488935 - 20 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488933 - 28 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484830 - 17 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476633 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476633 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484830 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488935 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488934 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488933 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488956 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488955 The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727993 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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