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Tip Ehanced Raman Spectrometer

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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09 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Tip Enhanced Raman Spectrometer, a specialised instrument used for nanometre resolved vibrational spectroscopy and chemical imaging. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Education, was conducted through a limited procurement method, allowing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as the instrument is exclusively produced by Nanonics Imaging Ltd. The contract was signed on 18 October 2021, with an award value of £371,629. Delivery is specified for Cardiff, highlighting the locality of the buyer.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the fields of advanced scientific instrumentation and nanotechnology. Given the unique capabilities of the Tip Enhanced Raman Spectrometer, organisations with expertise in providing cutting-edge, patented technologies similar to those produced by Nanonics Imaging Ltd may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts. Companies looking to enhance their portfolios in education and scientific research sectors should consider such tenders, given their potential for innovation and development within these industries.

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Notice Title

Tip Ehanced Raman Spectrometer

Notice Description

Tip Enhanced Raman spectrometer (TERS) which will provide nanometre resolved vibrational spectroscopy and chemical imaging with which to study a wide range of biomaterials, biofluids and biological tissues. Nanonics hold the patent that means they are the only manufacturer that can offer an instrument that can deliver the in situ TERS measurements of externally induced phenomenon we need. The patented system also delivers Q factors > 1000 in liquids (about 100x better than anyone else achieves even with a non-TERS AFM ) and force measurements <5 pN (10x lower than any non-TERS system).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tip Enhanced Raman spectrometer (TERS) which will provide nanometre resolved vibrational spectroscopy and chemical imaging with which to study a wide range of biomaterials, biofluids and biological tissues. Nanonics hold the patent (attached) that means they are the only manufacturer that can offer an instrument that can deliver the in situ TERS measurements of externally induced phenomenon we need. The patented system also delivers Q factors > 1000 in liquids (about 100x better than anyone else achieves even with a non-TERS AFM ) and force measurements <5 pN (10x lower than any non-TERS system).

Procurement Information

The TIP Enhanced Raman Spectrometer is only available from Nanonics Imaging Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115056
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£371,629 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANONICS IMAGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB387921
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