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260027 Supply, delivery, commission, installation, consumables, & maintenance of a Femtosecond Laser Workstation for applications in metals

Queen's University Belfast · published 5 Oct 2026

Tender expected
4 Jan 2027
Market engagement until
1 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£750,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Procedure not stated
Contract dates
1 Apr 2027 to 3 Apr 2028
Where
Northern Ireland (buyer's location)
Categories (CPV)
  • 38636100 Lasers
  • 38636110 Industrial lasers

Description

AMIC is seeking to establish a state-of-the-art ultrafast laser processing capability focused on precision micromachining and laser welding of metals and engineering materials. The equipment will support research and industrial projects involving micro-drilling, micro-cutting, surface texturing, structuring, thin-film patterning, precision joining and next-generation manufacturing processes. The system will be used for both research and industrial development activities and should provide flexibility across a broad range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, precious metals, polymers, ceramics and multi-material assemblies.

Notices for this procurement

  1. 5 Oct 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice (update)093886-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2 Oct 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice093391-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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