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Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University has recently awarded a contract for a Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV to Bentham Instruments Limited. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with a deadline for submissions set for the 20th of September 2022. The contract, valued at £57,805 GBP, was signed on the 4th of October 2022. The buying organisation, Cardiff University, specified the need for a world-class facility to analyse photon conversion devices, with key performance metrics including external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency. The awarded contract aims to enhance quantum efficiency measurement capabilities by delivering the solution before the 31st of March 2023.

This tender for a Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV from Cardiff University presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in measuring instruments, particularly those familiar with photon conversion devices like PV, photocatalysis, and photodetectors. Companies offering comprehensive quantum efficiency measurement solutions in the specified wavelength range with system calibration capabilities matching industry standards are well-suited to compete. The contract award demonstrates Cardiff University's commitment to sourcing cutting-edge technologies to support sustainable energy development, providing a platform for businesses to contribute to innovation in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV

Notice Description

Energy is considered as one of the primary challenges for the sustainable development of human societies. Environmentally friendly renewable energy sources, as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels, have witnessed extensive development during past decades because of their potential to provide energy without greenhouse gas emissions and hence mitigate climate change through global warming. Among a variety of renewable energy sources, photovoltaic (PV) and photocatalysis technologies which enable direct conversion of solar energy to electron hole pairs for a substantial and growing proportion of alternative energy electricity and fuel generation and capacity globally. It is also attractive as it is a modular technology which in principle can be used everywhere without geographical limitation. The key figure of merit of such devices are their quantum efficiency performance, namely external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency, which account for the efficiency between photon to electron conversion. We are looking for a world-class quantum efficiency facility than can precisely analysis various photon conversion devices including PV, photocatalysis and photodetectors and so on. The facility needs to have broad wavelength coverage (UV-VIS-NIR, 300 nm to 1800 nm or beyond), robust system calibration (AM1.5), user friendly interface and good match with standard solar simulators (spectra and current density match). Calibration certification, reference cells and flexible-type sample holders (can be adapted to various types of samples) are needed.We are seeking an instrument to be housed with a central quantum efficiency hub to provide rapid measurement the quantum efficiency of photovoltaics and photocatalysis devices.The equipment must allow for simultaneous internal quantum efficiency (IQE), external quantum efficiency (EQE), and spectral response measurements. The system needs to be a complete, turn-key quantum efficiency measurement solution with a user-friendly software interface and be delivery prior to 31st of March 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-124187
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS

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