Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier

A Contract Award Notice
by HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£379K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
07 Apr 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Purchase of High Energy Ultrafast Laser System with Optical Parametric Amplifier for research purposes

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

1 Photonic Solutions (Edinburgh)
  • Reference: 013302-2025-hwu-uk-2425-008-00-1
  • Value: £379,428

Award Criteria

Technical 50
Commercial 50

CPV Codes

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** (SC Ref:795484)

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