Award

ADM Camera

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

01 Jul 2022 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a limited tender process for the procurement of two fast ultra-low noise cameras, specifically designed for astronomical observations. The tender, titled "ADM Camera", falls under the industry category of Instrumentation and Control Equipment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including a contract signing on 1st July 2022 and budget financing provided by the European Union. Interested suppliers should note that the delivery address is located in Exeter, UK, and the overall contract value is €700,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology imaging and instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in developing low noise camera systems compatible with existing technology. Suppliers with experience in the optics, electronics, and scientific equipment sectors will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with the stringent technical specifications required by the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADM Camera

Notice Description

The University intends to purchase two fast ultra-low noise cameras based on the e-APD SAPHIRA which offers 320x256 pixels and enables noise-free multiplication gain and non-destructive readout abilities at wavelengths between 1 and 2.5 micrometer technology for use in astronomical observations. The university also intends to intend to upgrade the existing CR1-2016-002 camera.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery requirements of both the upgraded and new cameras are The University intends to purchase two fast ultra-low noise cameras based on the e-APD SAPHIRA which offers 320x256 pixels and enables noise-free multiplication gain and non-destructive readout abilities at wavelengths between 1 and 2.5 micrometer technology for use in astronomical observations. Specification:- 1. The cameras must use the Leonardo SAPHIRA sensor (Mark 20 or newer; with ME1001 ROIC) based on the electron-avalanche photodiode technique with pixel formats of 256x320 pixel and electronics with 16 bit quantization 2. The cameras must have a quantum efficiency > 60% in the near-infrared wavelength regime between 1.0 and 1.75 micrometer. A set of filters (HKHK band filters or customer-agreed alternatives) shall provide efficient long-wavelength suppression. 3. The cameras must support full-frame read-out rates up to 3500 Hz, with the possibility to read at least 3 sub-windows at higher frame rate 4. The cameras must use pulse tube cooling to reach an operational temperature <=90 K. 5. The electronics as well as the software must support multiple readout modes, including single read, CDS, multiple non-destructive reads, and Fowler sampling ("IOTA" mode). 6. The cameras shall feature a readout noise <1 e-/pix, measured at gain=50 at the highest frame rate and when looking at a cold stop (blackbody at temperature 90K). 7. The cameras need to be connected to an ion pump and a vacuum pump to maintain vacuum. Such a systems has been developed for the existing camera and must be compatible with any new purchase. 8. The baffle (nose) of the cameras needs to be designed to minimise thermal background, to avoid vignetting with our optics, so they can be connected to a cryostat. We have already developed and designed a baffle and any new solution would need to be compatible with the existing camera. 9. The new cameras will use the same software development kit (SDK) as our existing camera The university also intends to intend to upgrade the existing CR1-2016-002 camera. The scope includes the following:- 1. Changing of Saphira e-APD detector with the ME1001 ROIC having lower dark, new version of the camera with low dark optimization. 2. Upgrade of the electronics power board to remove the BIAS oscillation 3. New version of the camera with low dark optimization.* 4. Reduction of the camera focal plane vibrations below 1 mm RMS * 5. Tests and characterisation

Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018059-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Jill Callicott
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST LIGHT IMAGING

Further Information

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