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title: "ADM Camera"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034d32"
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# ADM Camera

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034d32

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a limited tender process for the procurement of two fast ultra-low noise cameras, specifically designed for astronomical observations. The tender, titled "ADM Camera", falls under the industry category of Instrumentation and Control Equipment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including a contract signing on 1st July 2022 and budget financing provided by the European Union. Interested suppliers should note that the delivery address is located in Exeter, UK, and the overall contract value is €700,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology imaging and instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in developing low noise camera systems compatible with existing technology. Suppliers with experience in the optics, electronics, and scientific equipment sectors will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with the stringent technical specifications required by the University of Exeter.

## Notice

The University intends to purchase two fast ultra-low noise cameras based on the e-APD SAPHIRA which offers 320x256 pixels and enables noise-free multiplication gain and non-destructive readout abilities at wavelengths between 1 and 2.5 micrometer technology for use in astronomical observations. The university also intends to intend to upgrade the existing CR1-2016-002 camera.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery requirements of both the upgraded and new cameras are The University intends to purchase two fast ultra-low noise cameras based on the e-APD SAPHIRA which offers 320x256 pixels and enables noise-free multiplication gain and non-destructive readout abilities at wavelengths between 1 and 2.5 micrometer technology for use in astronomical observations. Specification:- 1. The cameras must use the Leonardo SAPHIRA sensor (Mark 20 or newer; with ME1001 ROIC) based on the electron-avalanche photodiode technique with pixel formats of 256x320 pixel and electronics with 16 bit quantization 2. The cameras must have a quantum efficiency > 60% in the near-infrared wavelength regime between 1.0 and 1.75 micrometer. A set of filters (HKHK band filters or customer-agreed alternatives) shall provide efficient long-wavelength suppression. 3. The cameras must support full-frame read-out rates up to 3500 Hz, with the possibility to read at least 3 sub-windows at higher frame rate 4. The cameras must use pulse tube cooling to reach an operational temperature

### Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018059-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST LIGHT IMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018059-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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