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Human-portable field spectrometer, capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process to acquire a human-portable field spectrometer capable of taking high-resolution transmission and reflectance measurements, which is essential for use in extreme conditions such as tropical forest canopies. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2025. This contract is a direct award due to the necessity for compatibility with pre-existing analytical models and tools used by the University, thus justifying the use of a limited procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in high-performance spectrometers, particularly those focused on niche environmental monitoring technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer products meeting stringent technical specifications and compatibility requirements can find growth potential by engaging in such procurements. Pro-Lite Technology, being the awarded supplier, demonstrates the demand for advanced technological solutions in the field of education and research, suggesting that similar businesses with innovative capabilities could successfully compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human-portable field spectrometer, capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for a human-portable field spectrometer, which must be capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements, capable of achieving exceptional signal-to-noise ratios in challenging conditions, be suitable for use in extreme and inclement conditions (such as in tropical forest canopies) and be compatible with PRO-SAIL and FORMIND analytical models, and generate data which is compatible/comparable with Spectral-Evolution product generated data. On the basis of ensuring comparability with pre-existing tools and software models in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation. We therefore direct award as follows.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement for a human-portable field spectrometer, which must be capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements, capable of achieving exceptional signal-to-noise ratios in challenging conditions, be suitable for use in extreme and inclement conditions (such as in tropical forest canopies) and be compatible with PRO-SAIL and FORMIND analytical models, and generate data which is compatible/comparable with Spectral-Evolution product generated data. On the basis of ensuring comparability with pre-existing tools and software models in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation. We therefore direct award as follows.

Procurement Information

On the basis of ensuring comparability with pre-existing tools and software models in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796193
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528214
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528214
    Human-portable field spectrometer, capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements - The University has a requirement for a human-portable field spectrometer, which must be capable of taking high resolution transmission and reflectance measurements, capable of achieving exceptional signal-to-noise ratios in challenging conditions, be suitable for use in extreme and inclement conditions (such as in tropical forest canopies) and be compatible with PRO-SAIL and FORMIND analytical models, and generate data which is compatible/comparable with Spectral-Evolution product generated data. On the basis of ensuring comparability with pre-existing tools and software models in the University estate we deem that competition is absent as acquisition of other products would have different technical characteristics and result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulty in operation. We therefore direct award as follows.

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