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sun-sky-lunar photometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply of a sun-sky-lunar photometer, essential for long-term and autonomous atmospheric measurements. This procurement falls within the education and medical research categories and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements of the equipment. The contract was signed on 12th November 2020, with a total value of £193,437.

This procurement presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in technical equipment that fits within NASA's AERONET network. Companies possessing expertise in high-precision photometers or similar technological solutions may find this an advantageous market, particularly those aligned with atmospheric and environmental research. With the procurement process already completed, it signals the University of Edinburgh's commitment to investing in advanced monitoring technologies, paving the way for future projects where similar capabilities may be required.

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Notice Title

sun-sky-lunar photometer

Notice Description

a sun-sky-lunar photometer, that take long term, autonomous measurements of various aerosol properties in the Earth's atmosphere

Lot Information

Lot 1

a sun-sky-lunar photometer, that take long term, autonomous measurements of various aerosol properties in the Earth's atmosphere. These photometers are part of a global network of sunphotometers, led by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), named AERONET.

Procurement Information

The NERC Field Spectroscopy requires that the photometers be part of NASA AERONET, a global network of photometers which processes raw data from photometers without user input, and which produces key data products used in atmospheric measurements. CIMEL Electronique are the only supplier that can supply equipment that is part of this NASA AERONET network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636058
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399712
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,437 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fergus.martin@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

CIMEL ELECTRONIQUE

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