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Purchase of Hamamatsu Streak Camera

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of the Hamamatsu C16910 Universal Streak Camera system. The procurement falls under the category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with delivery scheduled to Cardiff in the UKL22 region. This process was initiated via a direct award method due to specific requirements in technology capability and continuity. The tender was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited, with a gross contract value of £452,081. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with a contract period set from 12 January 2026 to 27 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers specialising in advanced optoelectronic devices and semiconductor research equipment. The need for specific patented technology, such as internal MCP technology, necessitated a direct procurement, highlighting the scope for growth in niche manufacturing sectors focused on high-resolution spectral measurement systems. Suppliers with expertise in developing cutting-edge photo-luminescence solutions and ultrafast measurement systems are well-positioned to engage in similar future requirements from institutions like Cardiff University, potentially expanding their market reach within academic research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Hamamatsu Streak Camera

Notice Description

The Hamamatsu C16910 Universal Streak Camera system is essential to restore a unique capability for ultrafast time-resolved spectral measurements at Cardiff University. This system enables time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) experiments with sub-picosecond resolution, which are critical for investigating the dynamic behaviour of photo-excited carriers in semiconductor materials and ultra-fast optoelectronic devices, such as quantum dot lasers.The previously held system, also manufactured by Hamamatsu, is now non-functional, obsolete, and irreparable. It was approximately 25-30 years old and had been operating until recently. Replacement parts are incompatible with the legacy hardware, and thus repair is not possible. The replacement system must ensure continuity of prior capability, and for future uses must be able to satisfy the requirements of a number of research projects, with one requirement of this specification including a patented internal MCP technology, which drastically reduces dark noise by several orders of magnitude (e.g. 25,000 times) compared to external image intensifier configurations.

Procurement Information

The university requires a Streak Camera with very specific capabilities. Amongst a long list of required features are two noteworthy requirements which validate the reasoning of directly sourcing this equipment. Those are the following - Requirement for patented internal MCP technology The replacement system must ensure continuity of prior capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083938-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,734 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rower4@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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