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title: "Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831258"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831258

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system for its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences based in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This tender falls under the Education industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 5th June 2026 by noon, and the award period starting immediately thereafter. The estimated value of this contract is £220,000, and the project is expected to be completed within 180 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laser technology and equipment supply, particularly those with experience in complex engineering applications. Companies that can demonstrate a robust financial standing with a minimum yearly turnover of £340,000 for the past two years and the ability to meet stringent insurance requirements will be well-suited to compete. The focus on technical quality, weighted at 70%, suggests an emphasis on precision and innovation, favouring businesses that can offer cutting-edge solutions and meet the specialised needs of academic research environments.

## Notice

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555304 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555304

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555304
  Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System - The University wishes to purchase a high-repetition-rate ultrafast laser system. The laser will be used for 'universal' strong-field ionisation of small molecules (e.g. H2, CO, C2H4, C2H6) in a gas-surface heterogeneous chemical kinetics experiment. The laser system will be installed on a 2.5 x 1.2 m laser table in a laser-laboratory situated in its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on its Edinburgh campus

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831258
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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