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(NU/1738) Supply of a Full Spectrum Photovoltaic Quantum Efficiency Measurement System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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14 Feb 2022 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a Full Spectrum Photovoltaic Quantum Efficiency Measurement System. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £61,465. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st January 2022 and conclude on 3rd May 2022. This tender falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with delivery expected in England. The initial tender period ended on 13th January 2022, and the award was officially published on 14th February 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying and implementing advanced solar energy testing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of renewable energy technologies, photonics, and precision instrumentation would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract includes after-sales support and maintenance, indicating the potential for ongoing business relationships and service agreements within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1738) Supply of a Full Spectrum Photovoltaic Quantum Efficiency Measurement System

Notice Description

Research in the Energy Materials Laboratory develops solution-processed devices that convert and store the energy from sunlight to provide sustainable power and fuel. The laboratory contains world-leading expertise and facilities for dye-sensitized, perovskite and quantum dot solar cells as well as photo- and photoelectrocatalysis. The laboratory aligns with the institutional strategy that includes the establishment of Centre for Research Excellence in Energy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy at North east Universities (ReNU), and the establishment of NU Academic Track Fellowships, several of whom will benefit from this enhanced capacity and capability to test PV devices. We are seeking to upgrade our quantum efficiency facility to both increase capacity for solar cell testing (by integrating internal quantum efficiency measurement) and add the capability to test larger submodules (e.g. 10 x 10 cm). This equipment is being funded through the UK Government's Defence Innovation Fund, as part of Project ViTAL. The scope of this contract was for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the IT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1ba7c8e-170f-48f5-81e8-8a64310b6e51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3592372b-a9a4-4c70-840e-e59ddfb71131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,465 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 3 May 2022 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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