Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Heriot-Watt University
Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
Contact
RichardKinghorn
Telephone
+44 1314513704
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier
Reference number
HWU-UK-2425-008-00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier for research purposes
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £379,428
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Photonic Solutions the following:
Light Conversion industrial femtosecond laser system; integrated pulse picker, power supply and chiller; Max output power 20 W at 4 - 200 kHz, Tunable pulse duration <250 fs - 10 ps, Max. pulse energy >5 mJ at 1-4 kHz; Includes repetition-rate extension up to 1MHz.
“CEP Ready” future-proof upgrade to the Laser amplifier to allow for future stabilisation of the carrier-envelope phase
Light Conversion Next-Generation Optical Parametric Amplifier - Continuous power monitoring and diagnostics, Up to 20 W, 5mJ pump, Fully integrated wavelength extensions, output stability
Tuning Range: Signal: 1400-2000nm Idler: 2100-4200nm
Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required.
The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
ERC Grant RES922926
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with Photonic Solutions for the purchase of a High-energy ultrafast laser system with optical parametric amplifier.
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Photonic Solutions the following:
Light Conversion industrial femtosecond laser system; integrated pulse picker, power supply and chiller; Max output power 20 W at 4 - 200 kHz, Tunable pulse duration <250 fs - 10 ps, Max. pulse energy >5 mJ at 1-4 kHz; Includes repetition-rate extension up to 1MHz.
“CEP Ready” future-proof upgrade to the Laser amplifier to allow for future stabilisation of the carrier-envelope phase
Light Conversion Next-Generation Optical Parametric Amplifier - Continuous power monitoring and diagnostics, Up to 20 W, 5mJ pump, Fully integrated wavelength extensions, output stability
Tuning Range: Signal: 1400-2000nm Idler: 2100-4200nm
Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required.
The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
HWU-UK-2425-008-00
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Photonic Solutions Ltd
Unit 2.2 Quantum Court, Heriot Watt University Research Park
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
Telephone
+44 01316648122
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £379,428
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please Note: An Award has not been made for this requirement. The date included at V.2.1 of this notice refers to the date for the publication of this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice only.
Heriot-Watt University will incorporate a standstill period at the point
information on the award of the contract is communicated to suppliers by means of this VEAT notice. The Standstill period will be for a
period of 10 calendar days
(SC Ref:794340)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom