---
title: "Supply of Three Custom SuperK EVO Lasers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745841"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-09-27"
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# Supply of Three Custom SuperK EVO Lasers

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745841

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the supply of three custom SuperK EVO lasers. The buyer organisation, The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, sought these lasers to expand its research capacity. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, with the rationale being the need for key wavelengths proprietary to the supplier for ongoing research.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly those with expertise in supplying specialised equipment like lasers. Companies well-suited to compete would need to demonstrate the ability to meet the technical requirements specified by The University of Edinburgh. The active contract, awarded to NKT Photonics, signifies the potential for long-term business relationships in the procurement of similar specialised goods.

## Notice

The supply of three additional lasers to supplement an existing system that has been used as part of a clinical trial which is now being expanded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of three additional lasers to supplement an existing system that has been used as part of a smaller clinical trial which has received funding to scale up. It is necessary to replicate the existing systems to ensure consistency of data in the trial/research conducted to date.

Options: The University reserves the right to obtain procure extended warranty for the lasers should it receive funding to do so.

### Procurement Information

The University is procuring additional lasers to expand its capacity in relation to ongoing research. These specific lasers are required as a key wavelength of interest in the research is 488nm, and that is proprietary to the supplier. In addition, these lasers will be supplement an existing system used within the research, and continuity of data and workflow is key.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489162 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | NKT PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489162

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489162
  Supply of Three Custom SuperK EVO Lasers - The supply of three additional lasers to supplement an existing system that has been used as part of a clinical trial which is now being expanded.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745841
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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