Lasers and Associated Equipment Supply
Framework Description
APUC's Lasers and Associated Equipment Supply framework (Public Contracts Scotland ref. JUL484830) gives universities a route to buy lasers, optical systems, laser safety products and maintenance. It has 9 lots, from coherent sources and spectrometers to micromachining, flow cytometry lasers and servicing. Applications for this framework are closed (it is not a DPS), and it ends on 30 July 2027 with no extension option. This framework is used by APUC and SUPC.
Context & Use Case
Physics, engineering, chemistry and biomedical research groups use it to equip optics laboratories and imaging facilities. Purchases range from high-value laser systems bought on research grants to spare parts, safety eyewear and service contracts. Separate lots let buyers go straight to specialists for areas such as particle image velocimetry or flow cytometry.
Scope of Services
Lasers and Coherent Sources Optical Spectrometers and Cameras Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems; Laser Micromachining Systems Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems
Lots
Lasers and Coherent Sources; Optical Spectrometers and Cameras; Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems; Laser Micromachining Systems; Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment; Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories; Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment; Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories; Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems
Who Can Apply
Suits laser manufacturers, optics and photonics distributors, laser safety suppliers and service engineers. Applications for this framework are closed. As it ends on 30 July 2027 with no extension, APUC's re-tender is the next opportunity, and it is likely to be advertised during the first half of 2027.
Buyer Benefits
Laser purchases are technical and high-value, and research staff want to buy from suppliers who understand their applications. Specialist lots give them that, and a dedicated maintenance lot means they can keep ageing systems running on agreed terms. A laser safety lot also gives a clear route for protective equipment that labs must hold.
Next Steps
Read the Public Contracts Scotland notice (JUL484830) for the lot structure and criteria. With no extension beyond 30 July 2027, start preparing now: choose your lots, collect references from university laboratories, and document your service response times and safety credentials. Appointed suppliers should record installs and service work to use as evidence.
How Athena Can Help
With nine specialist lots and a re-tender due in 2027, choosing where to compete is the first decision. Our lot selection and application support matches your products to the right lots and prepares the full application.
Our technical bid writers turn engineering detail into answers that score against the criteria, and we use bid for the bid planning to set timings, owners and evidence before the tender opens, so nothing is rushed at the deadline.
