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Purchase of CMOS Si-SPAD Detector Camera

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a CMOS Si-SPAD Detector Camera. The tender, titled "Purchase of CMOS Si-SPAD Detector Camera," falls under the industry category of goods. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buying organisation is based in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement stage is complete as of 19th December 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialist detector array camera equipment. Companies that can provide equipment with specifications similar to 192x128 pixels, 40ps TDC resolution, frame rate up to 12.5kHz, among other features, may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract aims to acquire goods related to underwater single-photon depth imaging research conducted by the University, showcasing potential for collaboration and innovation in the scientific equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of CMOS Si-SPAD Detector Camera

Notice Description

Purchase of CMOS Si-SPAD Detector Camera

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of detector array camera equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The CMOS Si-SPAD detector camera comes with 192x128 pixels, 40ps TDC resolution, frame rate up to 12.5kHz, microlenses integrated, up to 50% efficiency, dedicated acquisition software and analysis software for FLIM. The camera will be used mainly for underwater single-photon depth imaging. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of detector array camera equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The CMOS Si-SPAD detector camera comes with 192x128 pixels, 40ps TDC resolution, frame rate up to 12.5kHz, microlenses integrated, up to 50% efficiency, dedicated acquisition software and analysis software for FLIM. The camera will be used mainly for underwater single-photon depth imaging. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717295
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467182
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
£56,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514441

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIBA

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