--- title: "Thermal Imaging IR Camera System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2020-11-12" --- # Thermal Imaging IR Camera System Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3fe8314-3878-4acf-9092-528673587a51.json) ## Summary The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is initiating a tender for a "Thermal Imaging IR Camera System" as part of its efforts to develop a modular prototype package assembly and test facility for compound semiconductor devices. This procurement falls under the electrical equipment and apparatus category, with a total estimated value of £170,000, and bids are due by 27th November 2020. The installation of the equipment is expected to take place at their Innovation Centre in Newport, Wales, by March 2021, and will support various commercial opportunities within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of advanced thermal imaging systems, particularly those with capabilities in optical and precision equipment. Companies that specialise in manufacturing, installation, and support services for high-tech electronic devices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement is open and designed to accelerate vendor engagement due to the specificity of the requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the semiconductor industry. ## Notice The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is creating a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility for RF, Photonics, and Power compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. The facility enables research, proof of concept and provides capability to demonstrate feasibility and undertake small volume prototype builds. As a part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require an IR thermal imaging system to validate compound semiconductor-based package/module/PCB thermal designs and potentially to test materials. This equipment shall be capable of capturing transient temperature profile of power devices and modules, ideally in the 10s of kHz regime (with window/sub window options), with high spatial optical resolution, ideally down to 5-10 m range, and high thermal sensitivity, with ~ +-2% or 2 oC precision (whichever is higher precision), covering up to 300 oC. The system shall also allow flexibility to measure high optical resolution images as well as large field of views, for example in the 10s of mm range as well as 10s of cm range, with its optics options, including lens mounting accessories (tubes, mounts, interchangeable rigs and so forth), with an acquisition time less than 1s. The mounting optics and camera aperture shall match such that vignetting be avoided. This system will be used mostly for Power Electronics packages, and will be useful for RF and photonics packages, as well. Flexibility of the system for various lens mounting and frequency modulation options (for the detector) will be required. The camera focus shall be easy. If the detector is cooled by active means, a vibration isolator should be needed, depending on the distortion in the thermal image, to minimize vibration due to the cooling unit. An additional sample translation stage (x-y) with a position sensitivity lower than the best achievable optical resolution of the system shall be required for accurate thermal images and possible future upgrades of the system. Maximum weight the stage can withstand shall be adequate for thermal imaging of electronic systems. The system shall provide a thermal image analysis software and provide options for software development kits (SDK), for example compatible with LabVIEW, MATLAB and so forth, for extended application ranges. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, within the Advanced Packaging Laboratory, which will be equipped with access to all power and services for full installation and operation and be used to support contract research and development or commercial opportunities within the UK. The manufacturer/authorised vendor is also responsible for providing necessary training, warranty and service/maintenance support. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, by March 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-042 in the subject field. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9011571-ac45-4e6d-89a4-5cbe0fd926a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8BE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Nov 2020 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9011571-ac45-4e6d-89a4-5cbe0fd926a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9011571-ac45-4e6d-89a4-5cbe0fd926a0 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://csa.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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