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title: "UK SBS Single Board Camera Development"
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# UK SBS Single Board Camera Development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71daab36-640a-40dc-a451-e1cc6e9c9d7a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the project titled "UK SBS Single Board Camera Development". This initiative falls under the industry category of sensors and has an emphasis on advanced imaging technology. The procurement method utilised is limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 14th March 2017, and the contract runs from 15th March 2017 to 7th July 2017, with a contract value of £46,740.65. The project is located at Swindon, England, with delivery addresses in the OX11 0QX postal code area.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the design and production of imaging technology and sensor equipment to grow by engaging in advanced projects in the scientific research sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing high-speed cameras or sensors would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with advanced manufacturing processes and partnerships in the academia-led research field. This project can foster innovation and collaboration, aiding in the expansion of capabilities in imaging technology.

## Notice

STFC have a long running project in the design and production of sensors for Imaging Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (ToF-MS). In ToF-MS, a sample is ionised and its constituent parts accelerated to hit a detector. The time of flight of each corresponds to its mass. In the PImMS (Pixel Imagin Mass Spectrometry) detector, an image at each time segment is also possible. This allows even more information to be derived, such as the structure of the original molecule. STFC designed the PImMS sensor, and bought a camera for it from Aspect Systems along with our partners at Oxford University. The IP in this camera (including the schematics, design and FPGA firmware) belongs to Aspect Systems. Recently, it has been decided to request an updated camera from Aspect which would allow faster readout from the sensor. This procurement will cover the design and manufacture of a high speed, single board camera based on existing Aspect Systems IP developed for the PImMS project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd95d1c-634e-4d8a-8d2f-ffc19634dd9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 7 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,740 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd95d1c-634e-4d8a-8d2f-ffc19634dd9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd95d1c-634e-4d8a-8d2f-ffc19634dd9e
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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