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Awarded Contract for Intensified Charge Coupled Device Camera upgrade to Spectroscopy System

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has awarded a contract for the upgrade of an Intensified Charge Coupled Device (ICCD) Camera within their optical spectroscopy system at the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM). The contract falls under the "goods" category and is designed to advance the university's capabilities in transient absorption and photoluminescence measurements, essential for time-resolved studies. The procurement process began with the tender issuance on January 8, 2025, and concluded with the contract award by February 7, 2025, to Andor Technology Ltd, based in Belfast. This upgrade is specifically intended to enhance the university’s existing spectroscopy equipment, making it compatible with their current infrastructure, including laser systems and spectrographs.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-tech optical and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in electric sensors, spectroscopy devices, optical instruments, and related technologies would find this contract rewarding. The tender, conducted through an open procurement method, highlights opportunities not only for direct suppliers but also for consortia aiming to provide a comprehensive solution. The contract, worth up to GBP 60,000 inclusive of VAT, was externally funded, thus indicating high standards and specific delivery requirements that align with the needs of advanced research facilities.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract for Intensified Charge Coupled Device Camera upgrade to Spectroscopy System

Notice Description

This tender has now been awarded to upgrade the current optical spectroscopy capabilities for transient absorption and photoluminescence within the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) to include the capability to measure luminescence with variable gated pulse width (2 ns to 100 us) for time-resolved studies using an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) sensor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147042
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147042
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32343000 - Amplifiers

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

33151300 - Spectrographs

35125100 - Sensors

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38433000 - Spectrometers

38600000 - Optical instruments

38634000 - Optical microscopes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

38636100 - Lasers

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Kath Dunseath
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295873

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

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