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Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier

Details

Value
£379,428
Topic
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Published
25 March 2025

Tender description

Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier for research purposes Lot 1: Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 794340 on the 25th March 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Photonic Solutions for the purchase of the following equipment: 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published25 March 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date25 March 2025

About the buyer

Heriot Watt University is a higher education institution based in Edinburgh. Procurement Services advises all schools and professional services departments. The same team supports the university group across five campuses. APUC sets up framework contracts for Scotland's universities and colleges. Scottish public sector and Government Commercial Agency frameworks are also used. Local contracts cover needs frameworks do not.

Over the past 5 years, most of Heriot Watt University's contract awards have been in laboratory and precision equipment, waste, cleaning and environmental services and electrical equipment and lighting.

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