Purchase of High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System

What this is

Heriot-Watt University is procuring a High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System for research purposes. The system is specialist scientific equipment for laser physics and photonics research at the Edinburgh campus. Estimated value is £220,000. Minimum turnover of £340,000 (2 years of accounts) required. Insurance: Employer's Liability £5m, Product Liability £2m, Public Liability £2m. Contract duration is 6 months (supply, installation and commissioning).

Key points

• Specialist High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System for photonics/laser physics research at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
• Minimum turnover £340,000 (2 years accounts) mandatory
• Estimated value £220,000; Product Liability Insurance £2,000,000 required
• Submission deadline 5 June 2026 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Open procedure. Minimum turnover £340,000 (2 years accounts). Insurance: EL £5m, Product Liability £2m, PL £2m. Specialist ultrafast laser supply and installation expertise required.

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How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Quality (Technical Specification compliance, Delivery and Installation plan, Warranty and Support provision) and 40% Price.

Money

Estimated value £220,000 excluding VAT. Minimum turnover £340,000 (approximately 1.5x contract value). Insurance: EL £5m, Product Liability £2m, PL £2m.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal by 5 June 2026.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 5 June 2026.

Contract period

6-month fixed contract for supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the High-Repetition-Rate Ultrafast Laser System at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Classification

CPV 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses) ScotlandEdinburgh and Lothians