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title: "Photovoltaic Device Spectral Characterisation System - AWARD"
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# Photovoltaic Device Spectral Characterisation System - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf17553-d276-44fa-b12c-806debae3f09

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking suppliers for the "Photovoltaic Device Spectral Characterisation System," which is currently in the award stage of the procurement process. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £38,195. The delivery location is Coventry, West Midlands, with the contract period commencing from 21st May 2021 to 21st May 2022. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the initial tender submission closed on 20th April 2021, at 12 Midday.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in photovoltaic devices and scientific measurement systems. Companies that manufacture or supply components such as electrodes or solar photovoltaic modules would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on innovation in energy technology, SMEs and larger firms alike may find this a promising avenue for business growth, particularly with the ongoing emphasis on renewable energy solutions.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a photovoltaic device spectral characterisation system for external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency measurement, with bias light. The spectral range should be 300-1300 nm. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). This is the Invitation to Tender Stage. Please ensure you read the Invitation to Tender documentation carefully. All queries regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system via the "Correspondence" function. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. Answers to bidder questions will be issued via the Clarifications function. You are required to electronically submit your tender response via the In-Tend System. The closing date for this Invitation to Tender is 12 Midday 20th April 2021 All submissions to be received by the University of Warwick before the deadline stated above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6183533-bdce-4a4b-bbb7-caa3d235f393 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 21 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,195 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 31712331 - Photovoltaic cells
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6183533-bdce-4a4b-bbb7-caa3d235f393

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6183533-bdce-4a4b-bbb7-caa3d235f393
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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