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High Speed Camera

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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11 Mar 2025 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has awarded a contract for the purchase of a high-speed camera, intended for various applications including use in wind tunnel environments. This procurement falls under the industry category of Cameras (CPV code 38651000) and covers delivery to multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The tender, which concluded on 3rd December 2024, has progressed to the Award stage. The contract, valued at £30,778 GBP, commenced on 10th February 2025 and will end on 9th February 2026. Ametek (GB) Ltd in Leicester has been designated as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed imaging technology, particularly SMEs, to engage in substantial growth by collaborating with academic institutions. The contract demands a range of advanced technical specifications including CMOS image sensor technologies, high light sensitivity, and compatibility with existing Nikon optical systems, which indicates a strong market demand for innovative imaging solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and integrating such technologies would be well-suited to compete for future similar opportunities, driving industry advancements and fostering valuable partnerships within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Speed Camera

Notice Description

The University had a requirement for the purchase of a high-speed camera. The camera must be equipped with CMOS image sensor technologies to allow for extensive high-speed digital imaging needed. It needs to be used in a wide variety of applications. An example application is a wind tunnel environment with a working distance around 200-500mm and an object size of 50-200mm. The following technical specifications are required: * Monochrome high-speed Imaging with a minimum frame rate of 15,000 fps at 768 x 768 pixels. * Provides 12-bit image recording with a minimum ISO 64,000 monochrome light sensitivity. * Features a lightweight, rugged, and sealed design to protect internal components from dust and corrosion. * Flexible shutter speeds capable of achieving 1ms to 0.2us independent of frame rate. * Manual and TTL external sync trigger modes. * Equipped with a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. * A minimum of 16GB memory with memory segmentation option. * Compatible with Nikon F-Type mount. * Sensor size must be 28.96mm diagonal to be compatible to our existing optical and magnification systems for some specific applications. * It should come with user-friendly imaging software and SDK support for MATLAB and LabView integration. Must support latest Windows OS (i.e., 10 and 11)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9e99246-0947-4045-b358-a5015152425d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ce6640-ab46-4f62-ac9f-3e6c78e33597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,778 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 6-12 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB

Further Information

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