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title: "Compact Optical spectrometers"
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# Compact Optical spectrometers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d64401db-65e1-4b32-a25f-d03204273653

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of compact optical spectrometers for atmospheric N2O and CO measurements as part of the UK DECC Network upgrade. The project, funded by UKRI-NERC and valued at GBP 321,656, requires systems to be delivered to locations in the South West region of the UK. The contract, governed by University of Bristol Terms and Conditions, has a contract period starting from February 1, 2023, and ending on July 31, 2024, with a tender deadline of November 25, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers, particularly in the spectrometers industry category, to engage in a procurement process that prioritizes SMEs. Businesses with expertise in optical measurement equipment and compliance with CE/UKCA standards could be well-suited to compete. The University of Bristol, as the contracting authority, seeks suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications regarding system performance and data acquisition, offering a platform for companies to showcase innovation and precision in their solutions.

## Notice

This project represents an expansion and enhancement of the current UK Deriving Emissions linked to Climate Change (DECC) network, a UK government funded project in order to extend measurements of greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances. Systems will be installed at remote atmospheric measurement stations within the UK and data used to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas mixing ratios. The contract is for 2 x optical spectrometers for CO, N2O and H2O measurements in the atmosphere. The systems should be/have: compact, rack mountable (3U or less); lightweight (less than 10 kg each); low power consumption (30 W or less once warmed up and under normal operations); use mid-infrared laser spectroscopy; a measurement frequency of 2 Hz or faster; a measurement temperature operating range between 10 - 35 @C. a precision (1 sigma) at 5 minutes better than 0.04 ppb N2O, 0.05 ppb CO and 10 ppm H2O; instrumental drift < 0.1 ppb; communicate with GCWerks for data acquisition; communicate via RJ45 or RS-232; control cavity pressure on the outlet of the cavity to ensure cavity stability; Run on 230VAC use an external pump. Shipment to the School of Chemistry and an installation manual should be included. This procurement is to measure atmospheric N2O and CO as part of the Building a Green Future Capital Aware 2022/23 upgrade of the UK DECC Network. The required system needs to fully allow data acquisition by GCWerks. The equipment must comply with CE/UKCA Standards This procurement is funded by UKRI - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The contract must be in place before March 2023. The contract will be on the University of Bristol Terms and Conditions. There will not be any negotiations on any of the substantive terms of the tender documents, including the Conditions of Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da12d3a-7f5a-48b4-bcd9-e671854cffbd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,010 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AERIS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da12d3a-7f5a-48b4-bcd9-e671854cffbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da12d3a-7f5a-48b4-bcd9-e671854cffbd
  29th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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