Award

Small Area Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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16 Jan 2024 at 08:59

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16 Jan 2024 at 08:51

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Tender

30 Jun 2023 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is currently seeking to purchase a Small Area Simulator for its new science laboratory, with an anticipated budget of £40,000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period starting on February 29, 2024, and ending on August 24, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). The award, valued at £53,136, was granted to Photonic Solutions. The expected delivery date for the simulator is September 2023, with the tender period ending on July 21, 2023. The University of Derby falls under the main procurement category of goods in the industry category of Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses, particularly SMEs, that can provide the specified solar simulator meeting the technical requirements. Suitable businesses should be able to supply and support the equipment, ideally with experience in higher education or research environments. Opportunities exist for businesses to offer service packages ranging from 2 to 5 years, including warranty, calibration, technical support, and breakdown cover. Successful suppliers must be able to deliver and install the equipment by normal access routes. Interested businesses should check for related documents and registration information on the University of Derby's procurement website.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Area Simulator

Notice Description

The College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby are seeking to purchase a small area solar simulator for our new science laboratory. Our anticipated budget is PS40,000.00 which should include any fees for maintenance and servicing. Requirement: The solar simulator must be capable of providing a 1 sun power output with a spectral match covering a target area of 20 x 20 cm. The specifications for the solar simulator should adhere to the standards ASTM E927 / IEC 60904-9 / JIS C 8904-9 and have a class AAA rating. Detailed Specifications: * The solar simulator should be able to cover a target area of 20 x 20cm. * The solar simulator should be capable of delivering a typical power output of 1000 watts per square meter over the working distance * The recommended working distance between the solar simulator and the target area is 50 cm. * The collimation angle of the solar simulator should be within +/-10 degrees. * The solar simulator should meet the spectral match classification of A for AM1.5G * The solar simulator should have a spatial non-uniformity classification of A over the target area. * The solar simulator should have a temporal instability classification of A. * The solar simulator should operate with either a single-phase power input of 220VAC or a 3-phase power input. * The source of light fort the sun simulator should be from LED. * The sun simulator should have an intensity adjustment range of 0 - 100%. * The solar simulator should be capable of providing an intensity on the target area equivalent to 1 sun. * The solar simulator should operate with either a single-phase power input of 220VAC or a 3-phase power input. * The sun simulator should have a spectral range of 350 - 1500nm. * The sun simulator should include a rigid frame to hold the unit above the target area. Additional Features: The supplier shall provide in appropriate technical documentation / literature to identify the functionality of the equipment offered. Ideally this should include examples of where the equipment offered has been used in a higher education and/or research establishment. Suppliers will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, user manuals, support and training. The supplier will propose an appropriate service package stating options between 2 and 5 years duration. As a minimum the service package will include parts and labour warranty. Calibration. Technical support (email / telephone) Breakdown cover / call out. The supplier shall also indicate if any specific shelving or installation racking is required and the quote should also include delivery and installation charges. Please also indicate in your quote if the item can be installed via normal access routes. It is anticipated that delivery will be required during September 2023. Please find all related documents for registration and negotiations (tenders) on our website https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d958d07-1b51-4a89-93bd-81305cc85413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,136 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 24 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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