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title: "Quantum Efficiency System"
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# Quantum Efficiency System

Buyer: LIGHTRICITY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4cdfa91-b94c-4112-a351-b17d2ad9e9a3

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## Summary

LIGHTRICITY LIMITED is conducting a tender for a "Quantum Efficiency System" to enhance photovoltaic research and product development. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, and is located in Oxford, England. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £51,325 and covering a period from 20 September 2021 to 13 December 2021. The open procurement method was utilised for this process, with the closing date for submissions having been 30 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific instrumentation and testing technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in developing photovoltaic equipment and testing systems would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selection criteria favour proposals that demonstrate value for money, warranty provisions, and reliable customer support, thereby inviting businesses that can offer high-quality solutions along with robust after-sales service.

## Notice

Lightricity is seeking a photovoltaic quantum efficiency system for PV research and product development, for accurate determination of solar cell spectral response. This should include: - Incident photon to converted electron (IPCE) over 300nm-1800nm - Reflectance measurement over 300nm-1800nm - Internal Quantum Efficiency (IQE) over 300nm-1800nm Multi-light source and voltage bias set. Sample holder should accept >10cm x 10 cm samples Beam spot (from monochromator) should be tunable. The supplier will be selected based on value for money (70% weighting), warranty period (15% weighting) and customer support (15% weighting). Apply by email via the email address in the About the Buyer section of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ec19d6-2b51-4cba-a066-f36db046048e |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,055 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,325 |
| 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 | LIGHTRICITY LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ec19d6-2b51-4cba-a066-f36db046048e
- 15 Jul 2021 at 17:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf99e746-0bbb-4a5e-b722-f516a2efab96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ec19d6-2b51-4cba-a066-f36db046048e
  18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf99e746-0bbb-4a5e-b722-f516a2efab96
  15th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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