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Purchase of Adaptive Optics System for Turbulence Correction

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an Adaptive Optics System for Turbulence Correction in Edinburgh, UK. The University had a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract with ALPAO SAS was valued at €171,511 and was signed on February 27, 2023. This specialist piece of laboratory research equipment aims to enhance satellite communications capabilities.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in high-tech laboratory equipment and suppliers of advanced optical systems to engage in research collaborations with academic institutions like Heriot-Watt University. Given the specific technical requirements and absence of market competition, businesses with expertise in deformable mirror technology, silicon sensors, and high-precision control software would be well-suited to compete for similar research equipment contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Adaptive Optics System for Turbulence Correction

Notice Description

Purchase of Adaptive Optics System for Turbulence Correction

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Adaptive Optics System (supplied by Alpao SAS) features a deformable mirror with minimum number of actuators-292, settling time <500 us, flatness <10nm; control software; Silicon Sensor-CMOS type, Apertures-Min 50x50, Frequency- kHz, Sensitivity <2000 photons, Wavelength range 400-800 nm. all of which offers a high specification to work with satellite communications. 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 Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Adaptive Optics System (supplied by Alpao SAS) features a deformable mirror with minimum number of actuators-292, settling time <500 us, flatness <10nm; control software; Silicon Sensor-CMOS type, Apertures-Min 50x50, Frequency- kHz, Sensitivity <2000 photons, Wavelength range 400-800 nm. all of which offers a high specification to work with satellite communications. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723934
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472206
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
£171,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 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 1314513704

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

ALPAO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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