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Purchase of Research Raman Microscope

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Research Raman Microscope. The tender, titled "Purchase of Research Raman Microscope," falls under the industry category of Education. It was awarded to Edinburgh Instruments Limited following an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of GBP 232,710.60. The contract was signed on June 4, 2024, and the equipment purchase supports research activities at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement opportunity for the Research Raman Microscope offers a chance for interested businesses, especially suppliers of optical equipment, to collaborate with Heriot-Watt University. The University specifically sought a supplier for this unique piece of equipment due to the unavailability of alternatives in the market meeting their requirements. Businesses dealing with similar advanced optical equipment manufacturing or supply may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence and contributing to cutting-edge research projects within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Research Raman Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of Raman Microscope for Research purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires to purchase from supplier-Edinburgh Instruments Limited the following peice of optical equipment: Fully automated Raman Microscope supporting up to five internal computer-controlled lasers and additional external lasers, including: 5 position grating turret (appropriate gratings supplied with each laser); Laser Intensity filter wheel adjustable from 0.01% to 100%; Motorised dichroic wheel for up to 6 Raman filters; Computer-controlled adjustable confocal pinhole for full control of spatial resolution and confocality; Multi-position motorised slit; Automated switching between lasers (where multi-laser option selected); Internal colour CMOS camera for viewing sample by white light illumination and laser spot simultaneously; Integrated neon, silicon and white light standards for calibration and validation; Nikon Eclipse LV100 Upright Microscope; LED white light source for Kohler illumination by reflected and transmitted light; Abbe condenser; Brightfield / Darkfield illumination unit; 225 mm spectrograph including: Adjustable motorised slit; 5-position grating turret & Ports for up to 2 detectors. TE-cooled electron multiplying CCD detector for fast mapping applications. 1600x200 array, 16um pixels, back Illuminated with fringe suppression. Cooling down to -80 C. Maximum QE at 550 nm ca. 95%, spectral coverage for 380 nm - 900 nm with QE >40%; Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse & software; The Raman Microscope can also itegrate with exisiting Marzhauser Sample Scanning Slide Express 2 equipment. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 768488 on the 4th June 2024 . This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt is now in contract with Edinburgh Instruments Limited for the purchase of a Research Raman Microscope. The Raman Microscope includes support to upto five internal computer-controlled lasers and additional external lasers, including: 5 position grating turret (appropriate gratings supplied with each laser); Laser Intensity filter wheel adjustable from 0.01% to 100%; Motorised dichroic wheel for up to 6 Raman filters; Computer-controlled adjustable confocal pinhole for full control of spatial resolution and confocality; Multi-position motorised slit; Automated switching between lasers (where multi-laser option selected); Internal colour CMOS camera for viewing sample by white light illumination and laser spot simultaneously; Integrated neon, silicon and white light standards for calibration and validation; Nikon Eclipse LV100 Upright Microscope; LED white light source for Kohler illumination by reflected and transmitted light; Abbe condenser; Brightfield / Darkfield illumination unit; 225 mm spectrograph including: Adjustable motorised slit; 5-position grating turret & Ports for up to 2 detectors. TE-cooled electron multiplying CCD detector for fast mapping applications. 1600x200 array, 16um pixels, back Illuminated with fringe suppression. Cooling down to -80 C. Maximum QE at 550 nm ca. 95%, spectral coverage for 380 nm - 900 nm with QE >40%. Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse & software. The Raman Microscope can also itegrate with exisiting Marzhauser Sample Scanning Slide Express 2 equipment. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768488
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507590
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
SME

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
£232,710 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20241 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

EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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