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Light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system

University Of Edinburgh

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the awarding phase for the procurement of a light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system. This contract falls under the industry category of Geological and geophysical instruments (CPV code: 38200000) and is classified as a goods procurement. The tender was directed to Analytik Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, and the contract was awarded on 28th February 2025. The need for compatibility with existing university componentry and software justified the utilisation of a limited procurement method without prior publication. The project aims to enhance imaging capabilities for physical and biological materials, with the deliverables expected at Edinburgh (UKM75).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of advanced imaging and scanning systems, especially those able to offer specialised, compatible technical solutions. Companies in the tech sector, especially SMEs with capabilities in developing portable and high-resolution scanning systems suitable for airborne operations, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The requirement for robust technical compatibility suggests that businesses with existing knowledge of or partnerships with universities or research institutions will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for a light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system which can image physical and biological material non-destructively with resolutions of 400-1000nm, take simultaneous LIDAR scans, while being light and portable (mountable on a backpack), compatible with Headwall airborne operations and data acquisition software, and, can be piloted by a single individual without requirement for certification under CAA regulations. On the basis of ensuring compatibility with pre-existing componentry and software in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation. We therefore direct award as follows.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement for a light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system which can image physical and biological material non-destructively with resolutions of 400-1000nm, take simultaneous LIDAR scans, while being light and portable (mountable on a backpack), compatible with Headwall airborne operations and data acquisition software, and, can be piloted by a single individual without requirement for certification under CAA regulations. On the basis of ensuring compatibility with pre-existing componentry and software in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation. We therefore direct award as follows.

Procurement Information

On the basis of ensuring compatibility with pre-existing componentry and software in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05013f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014529-2025
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

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£358,074 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Analytik Ltd

Further Information

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