Award

Cloud Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering probe (PHIPS)

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2023 at 07:58

Award

14 Mar 2023 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for the purchase of a bespoke cloud particle habit imaging and polar scattering probe. The procurement process was conducted as a limited tender using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The probe falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £243,100. The contract was signed on 14th March 2023, and the supplier is SchnaiTEC GmbH based in Germany.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the detection and analysis apparatus industry to consider collaborations for future similar projects. Given the nature of the highly specialised instrument being procured and the absence of competition due to technical reasons, businesses with expertise in bespoke instrument development and certification might find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The University of Manchester, as the buying organisation, has emphasised the uniqueness of the instrument and the technical expertise required for its installation and certification.

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Notice Title

Cloud Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering probe (PHIPS)

Notice Description

This purchase was for a bespoke instrument from the MLU-P-066 "Ice microphysics" proposal, specifically a "PHIPS" (Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering) probe, which has been endorsed by the FAAM (Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements), Cloud Instrument Working Group (CIWG) which are a panel of experts in the science of cloud microphysics measurement and instrumentation using research aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The "Ice Microphysics" proposal is to install a suite of complementary state-of-the-art instruments to the aircraft. These bespoke instruments are already: fully developed; installed/certified/tested and have flown on world leading research aircraft in Europe and the USA. The PHIPS integrates two powerful sensors into one probe: a 20 channel polar nephelometer and a stereo CCD imager covering an adjustable particle size range that is unique to this instrument. Over the last decade PHIPS has undergone a programme of rigorous testing and development, and has been installed and operated on a number of research aircraft in Europe and North America. It is a bespoke instrument, and the supplier is the only one capable of providing an instrument of this specification. The route to installation and certification of the instrument on the FAAM aircraft will also be significantly benefited by the PHIPS existing and proven track record of installation and certification on other world leading research aircraft. As no other single instrument exists with proven aircraft certification, we will be purchasing this cloud probe. Such an award is on the grounds that the University believes competition is absent for technical reasons as there is no comparable solutions to be found.

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 it is permissible, for economic and technical reasons (i.e. competition is absent for technical reasons), to place a VEAT notice. Such an award is on the grounds that the University believes competition is absent for technical reasons as there is no comparable solutions to be found.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008761-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£243,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612752207

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHNAITEC

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