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title: "2842/JN - Hyperspectral Field Spectrometer"
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# 2842/JN - Hyperspectral Field Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70db5e02-f288-433a-8bef-2e8ec8e3ac88

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers through an open tender for the provision of a portable hyperspectral field spectrometer, a crucial piece of equipment for measuring reflected radiance across the wavelength range of 350-2500 nm. This procurement falls under the main category of goods, specifically classified as spectrometers (CPV code 38433000). The tender was published on 12th February 2021, with a submission deadline of 5th March 2021. The successful contract for this acquisition is expected to commence on 30th March 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021, taking place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract is £63,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, especially those specialising in scientific equipment and technology. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying spectrometers, as well as those capable of providing related technical support, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can enable businesses to expand their market reach and establish or enhance relationships with a prominent educational institution like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's department of Animal and Plant Science with funding from UKRI's Future Leaders Fellowships require a portable field spectrometer. This equipment is required to measure the reflected radiance across the wavelength range 350-2500 nm from various targets under natural and active illumination conditions. These targets may include vegetation canopies, individual leaves and soil. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183fa49e-2c1e-43aa-8f07-548ed219b315 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,186 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183fa49e-2c1e-43aa-8f07-548ed219b315
- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e57324e-ca06-4ae7-a8f1-51fe5bf48f81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183fa49e-2c1e-43aa-8f07-548ed219b315
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e57324e-ca06-4ae7-a8f1-51fe5bf48f81
  12th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be found at:

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