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This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with
Photonic Solutions for the provision of a high power, high energy ultrafast Yb laser system consisting of the following requirements:
Centre wavelength 1030+/-10 nm
Max. output power 80 W at 40 - 2000 kHz
Tunable pulse duration <350 fs - 10 ps
Max. pulse energy >2 mJ at up to 40 kHz
Pulse energy stability <0.5 % rms over 24 h
Output pulse polarization contrast >1000:1
Pre-pulse <1:200, post-pulse <1:200
Beam diameter 3.3 mm +/- 0.5 mm @FWHM
With simultaneous oscillator output and upgradeability to full CEP stabilisation.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photonic Solutions Ltd | SC194276 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £204,052 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Photonic Solutions Ltd | complete |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £839,258 in 70 payments (over £25k) from UKRI, Ministry of Defence, Met Office (2019-02-15 to 2024-10-11). View full payment history →