---
title: "Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-07-14"
---

# Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262.json)

## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a laser system for multiphoton microscopy, with the contract being awarded to Coherent Inc. The procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. This contract, valued at £179,891.93, is part of the framework agreement for the supply of lasers and associated equipment. The laser system will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh in the UKM75 region. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with the contract signed on 11 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in optical and laser technologies. Large enterprises capable of delivering sophisticated technology solutions for educational and research applications would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method indicates a competitive landscape, offering opportunities for suppliers to establish partnerships with top-tier academic institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534599 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,891 |

## 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 | EH9 1EJ |
| 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 | Morningside |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COHERENT; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534599

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534599
  Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy - Purchase of a Laser System for Multiphoton Microscopy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804262.json.