Award

Quantum Efficiency System

LIGHTRICITY LIMITED

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Award

18 Oct 2021 at 13:39

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 17:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

LIGHTRICITY LIMITED is conducting a tender for a "Quantum Efficiency System" to enhance photovoltaic research and product development. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, and is located in Oxford, England. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £51,325 and covering a period from 20 September 2021 to 13 December 2021. The open procurement method was utilised for this process, with the closing date for submissions having been 30 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific instrumentation and testing technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in developing photovoltaic equipment and testing systems would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selection criteria favour proposals that demonstrate value for money, warranty provisions, and reliable customer support, thereby inviting businesses that can offer high-quality solutions along with robust after-sales service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantum Efficiency System

Notice Description

Lightricity is seeking a photovoltaic quantum efficiency system for PV research and product development, for accurate determination of solar cell spectral response. This should include: - Incident photon to converted electron (IPCE) over 300nm-1800nm - Reflectance measurement over 300nm-1800nm - Internal Quantum Efficiency (IQE) over 300nm-1800nm Multi-light source and voltage bias set. Sample holder should accept >10cm x 10 cm samples Beam spot (from monochromator) should be tunable. The supplier will be selected based on value for money (70% weighting), warranty period (15% weighting) and customer support (15% weighting). Apply by email via the email address in the About the Buyer section of this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4cdfa91-b94c-4112-a351-b17d2ad9e9a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ec19d6-2b51-4cba-a066-f36db046048e
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

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

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 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
LIGHTRICITY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4GB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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