Notice Information
Notice Title
Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier
Notice Description
Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier for research purposes
Lot Information
Lot 1
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Cambridge Raman Imaging SrL the following: STRALE - laser system for broadband stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in a full CH-stretching region detected in a single shot, with no need for sequential tuning of the emitted wavelengths, while preserving high spectral resolution. Key features of the system: Integrated pump beam modulator: modulation frequencies from 1 to 10 MHz Central wavelengths: pump 792 nm +- 1 nm, Stokes 1030 nm FWHM spectral width: pump <= 1 nm, Stokes >= 30 nm Output power: pump > 70 mW @ 1-10 MHz modulation; Stokes > 180 mW @ 20 MHz rep. rate Pulse energy: pump > 7 nJ, Stokes > 9 nJ Pulse width: pump < 2 ps ; Stokes < 0.2 ps Wavenumber coverage [cm-1]: 2800-3100 (full CH-stretching region) Wavenumber resolution [cm-1]: < 16 Synchronized dual output Air-cooled, compact footprint: 610 x 390 x 395 mm Embedded control and power electronics CHAMP - multichannel lock-in amplifier spectrometer is an optical spectrometer based on CRI proprietary multi-channel lock-in technology, ensuring extremely low electronic noise levels, high spectral resolution and short integration time. It has been designed to detect tiny variations, as small as one part over 10 millions, in few microseconds. A unique solution on the market for pixel-wise broad vibrational spectra reconstruction at megahertz modulation frequencies. Key features of the spectrometer: 38 lock-in amplifiers with independent AC (demodulated) and DC (average power) outputs Triggerable integration-time averaging up to 30 ms Demodulation frequency range: 1-10 MHz Demodulation phase: 0-360deg in 32 steps per channel Shot-noise-limited acquisition down to ~25 uW per channel Noise-equivalent power (NEP): < 20 pW/Hz Fixed filter time constant: 0.5 us Vertical resolution: 16 bit Spectral resolution: < 9 cm-1 * Real-time demodulated-signal normalization Pixel- and line-triggered synchronized acquisition USB 3.0 PC connection for fast data transfer Two additional analog inputs and outputs for PMT acquisition 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
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with Cambridge Raman Imaging SrL for the purchase of a Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier consisting of the following: Key features of the Stimulated Raman Laser system: Integrated pump beam modulator: modulation frequencies from 1 to 10 MHz; Central wavelengths: pump 792 nm +- 1 nm, Stokes 1030 nm; FWHM spectral width: pump <= 1 nm, Stokes >= 30 nm; Output power: pump > 70 mW @ 1-10 MHz modulation; Stokes > 180 mW @ 20 MHz rep. rate; Pulse energy: pump > 7 nJ, Stokes > 9 nJ; Pulse width: pump < 2 ps ; Stokes < 0.2 ps; Wavenumber coverage [cm-1]: 2800-3100 (full CH-stretching region); Wavenumber resolution [cm-1]: < 16; Synchronized dual output; Air-cooled, compact footprint: 610 x 390 x 395 mm; Embedded control and power electronics Key features of the Amplifier spectrometer: 38 lock-in amplifiers with independent AC (demodulated) and DC (average power) outputs; Triggerable integration-time averaging up to 30 ms; Demodulation frequency range: 1-10 MHz; Demodulation phase: 0-360deg in 32 steps per channel; Shot-noise-limited acquisition down to ~25 uW per channel; Noise-equivalent power (NEP): < 20 pW/Hz; Fixed filter time constant: 0.5 us; Vertical resolution: 16 bit; Spectral resolution: < 9 cm-1 *; Real-time demodulated-signal normalization; Pixel- and line-triggered synchronized acquisition; USB 3.0 PC connection for fast data transfer; Two additional analog inputs and outputs for PMT acquisition 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.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000830053
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554426
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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)
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- 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
- £168,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Apr 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 22 Apr 20262 days 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
- HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
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- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Pentland Hills
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554426
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