--- title: "Small Area Simulator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2024-01-16" --- # Small Area Simulator Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cef049c-40c7-400b-adaa-1425335cac69.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is currently seeking to purchase a Small Area Simulator for its new science laboratory, with an anticipated budget of £40,000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period starting on February 29, 2024, and ending on August 24, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). The award, valued at £53,136, was granted to Photonic Solutions. The expected delivery date for the simulator is September 2023, with the tender period ending on July 21, 2023. The University of Derby falls under the main procurement category of goods in the industry category of Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens. This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses, particularly SMEs, that can provide the specified solar simulator meeting the technical requirements. Suitable businesses should be able to supply and support the equipment, ideally with experience in higher education or research environments. Opportunities exist for businesses to offer service packages ranging from 2 to 5 years, including warranty, calibration, technical support, and breakdown cover. Successful suppliers must be able to deliver and install the equipment by normal access routes. Interested businesses should check for related documents and registration information on the University of Derby's procurement website. ## Notice The College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby are seeking to purchase a small area solar simulator for our new science laboratory. Our anticipated budget is PS40,000.00 which should include any fees for maintenance and servicing. Requirement: The solar simulator must be capable of providing a 1 sun power output with a spectral match covering a target area of 20 x 20 cm. The specifications for the solar simulator should adhere to the standards ASTM E927 / IEC 60904-9 / JIS C 8904-9 and have a class AAA rating. Detailed Specifications: * The solar simulator should be able to cover a target area of 20 x 20cm. * The solar simulator should be capable of delivering a typical power output of 1000 watts per square meter over the working distance * The recommended working distance between the solar simulator and the target area is 50 cm. * The collimation angle of the solar simulator should be within +/-10 degrees. * The solar simulator should meet the spectral match classification of A for AM1.5G * The solar simulator should have a spatial non-uniformity classification of A over the target area. * The solar simulator should have a temporal instability classification of A. * The solar simulator should operate with either a single-phase power input of 220VAC or a 3-phase power input. * The source of light fort the sun simulator should be from LED. * The sun simulator should have an intensity adjustment range of 0 - 100%. * The solar simulator should be capable of providing an intensity on the target area equivalent to 1 sun. * The solar simulator should operate with either a single-phase power input of 220VAC or a 3-phase power input. * The sun simulator should have a spectral range of 350 - 1500nm. * The sun simulator should include a rigid frame to hold the unit above the target area. Additional Features: The supplier shall provide in appropriate technical documentation / literature to identify the functionality of the equipment offered. Ideally this should include examples of where the equipment offered has been used in a higher education and/or research establishment. Suppliers will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, user manuals, support and training. The supplier will propose an appropriate service package stating options between 2 and 5 years duration. As a minimum the service package will include parts and labour warranty. Calibration. Technical support (email / telephone) Breakdown cover / call out. The supplier shall also indicate if any specific shelving or installation racking is required and the quote should also include delivery and installation charges. Please also indicate in your quote if the item can be installed via normal access routes. It is anticipated that delivery will be required during September 2023. Please find all related documents for registration and negotiations (tenders) on our website https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d958d07-1b51-4a89-93bd-81305cc85413 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 24 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,136 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 08:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d958d07-1b51-4a89-93bd-81305cc85413 - 16 Jan 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d958d07-1b51-4a89-93bd-81305cc85413 - 30 Jun 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f81d826-cf85-4230-b7a4-1ed56c4de667 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d958d07-1b51-4a89-93bd-81305cc85413 16th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f81d826-cf85-4230-b7a4-1ed56c4de667 30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ Please find all related documents for registration and negotiations (tenders) on our website. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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