Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier
Heriot-Watt University · All their open notices
What this is
Heriot-Watt University is procuring the supply, delivery and installation of a Stimulated Raman Laser and Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier Spectrometer for medical research use within its School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the Edinburgh (Riccarton) campus. The contract is funded by UKRI/FLF and covers a specialist scientific instrument. Bidders must demonstrate minimum annual turnover of £340,000 and appropriate insurance coverage.
Key points
- Specialist scientific instrument supply, delivery and installation for medical research
- Estimated value £170,000 excluding VAT; UKRI funded
- Submission deadline: 05 June 2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31795)
Who can bid
Open procedure. Bidders must be enrolled in relevant professional or trade registers (Companies House). Minimum annual turnover of £340,000 for the last 2 years, with two years audited accounts required prior to award. No qualification or contra-indication in financial evidence. Exclusion grounds apply under regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Where subcontractors' capability is relied upon, separate SPDs required.
- 340000
How it is scored
Quality 70% · Price 30% 70% Technical quality; 30% Commercial (price). Sub-criteria for Technical not further detailed in notice.
How to submit
Submission via PCS-Tender portal (Project Code 31795, ITT code itt_63819). Electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used.
Clarifications
Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact: R.G.Kinghorn@hw.ac.uk.
Contract period
Contract duration 6 months. No renewal. Opening of tenders: 05/06/2026.
Classification
CPV 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses) ScotlandEdinburgh & Lothians
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.