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High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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16 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a high-sensitivity scientific camera under the tender ID LIT0742. The procurement process falls within the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender was conducted using an open procedure and is currently in the award and contract stage. The key date associated with this tender includes the contract being signed on 11th April 2024. The winning supplier for this procurement is Andor Technology, and the total contract value amounts to £61,018 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in imaging technologies. Companies focusing on advanced scientific instruments and catering to educational institutions can benefit from such procurement opportunities, helping them establish a foothold in university-level research infrastructure. Given the University of Edinburgh's standing, businesses capable of delivering innovative and reliable scientific solutions will find this contract advantageous for growth and expansion in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

Notice Description

High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh required a high-sensitivity scientific camera with the following key specifications: Quantum efficiency (QE) of >=20% at 800 nm Double-frame (PIV mode) operation with an interframe time of <=800 ns Equipped with an image intensifier featuring fast phosphor decay matching or exceeding interframe time Camera chip resolution of >=1024x1024 pixels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£61,018 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 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

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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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