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Image intensified CCD Camera system plus UV optics

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 09:38

Award Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for an "Image Intensified CCD Camera System plus UV Optics," classified under CPV code 38600000 (Optical instruments). This procurement was conducted using an open procedure and was split into two distinct lots. The tender period ended on 12 November 2024, and the contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 30 May 2025. The location for this procurement is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £151,100. The award was officially published on 20 February 2025, with the contract having been awarded on 24 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical instruments sector, especially those specialising in advanced scientific cameras and UV optics. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate, positioning this tender as an accessible opportunity for smaller to medium-sized enterprises. The procurement's specific focus on Nd:YAG pumped dye laser systems for combustion diagnostics and planar laser-induced fluorescence imaging studies suggests that companies with expertise in these high-tech applications would be well-suited to benefit from the contract. The winning suppliers, Photonic Solutions Ltd. and Andor Technology Ltd., demonstrate the potential for businesses to collaborate on delivering high-value, specialised scientific equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Image intensified CCD Camera system plus UV optics

Notice Description

A Nd:YAG pumped dye laser system is required. Its main use will be in combustion diagnostics studies of turbulent spray flames using the technique of planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF) from 225 nm and above, to observe several chemical species, for example for NO, OH, CH2O. A low noise scientific camera for example sCMOS, and/or an intensified camera, and UV camera lens are desirable as part of the detection system. The detection system is required to be suitable for quantitative planar laser induced fluorescence imaging studies from 225 nm and above. The requirement above will be split into 2 distinct lots, within the tender. Additional information: All tender documents, clarification requests & tender returns must be conducted & submitted through the In-tend site, via the link provided above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf114699-3f18-4be1-8640-0f75c3e1de24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282a83c3-5c62-41df-9916-f2bdcecaa77b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,912 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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