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title: "Cloud Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering probe (PHIPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b7"
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# Cloud Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering probe (PHIPS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b7

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for the purchase of a bespoke cloud particle habit imaging and polar scattering probe. The procurement process was conducted as a limited tender using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The probe falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £243,100. The contract was signed on 14th March 2023, and the supplier is SchnaiTEC GmbH based in Germany.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the detection and analysis apparatus industry to consider collaborations for future similar projects. Given the nature of the highly specialised instrument being procured and the absence of competition due to technical reasons, businesses with expertise in bespoke instrument development and certification might find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The University of Manchester, as the buying organisation, has emphasised the uniqueness of the instrument and the technical expertise required for its installation and certification.

## Notice

This purchase was for a bespoke instrument from the MLU-P-066 "Ice microphysics" proposal, specifically a "PHIPS" (Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering) probe, which has been endorsed by the FAAM (Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements), Cloud Instrument Working Group (CIWG) which are a panel of experts in the science of cloud microphysics measurement and instrumentation using research aircraft.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The "Ice Microphysics" proposal is to install a suite of complementary state-of-the-art instruments to the aircraft. These bespoke instruments are already: fully developed; installed/certified/tested and have flown on world leading research aircraft in Europe and the USA. The PHIPS integrates two powerful sensors into one probe: a 20 channel polar nephelometer and a stereo CCD imager covering an adjustable particle size range that is unique to this instrument. Over the last decade PHIPS has undergone a programme of rigorous testing and development, and has been installed and operated on a number of research aircraft in Europe and North America. It is a bespoke instrument, and the supplier is the only one capable of providing an instrument of this specification. The route to installation and certification of the instrument on the FAAM aircraft will also be significantly benefited by the PHIPS existing and proven track record of installation and certification on other world leading research aircraft. As no other single instrument exists with proven aircraft certification, we will be purchasing this cloud probe. Such an award is on the grounds that the University believes competition is absent for technical reasons as there is no comparable solutions to be found.

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 it is permissible, for economic and technical reasons (i.e. competition is absent for technical reasons), to place a VEAT notice. Such an award is on the grounds that the University believes competition is absent for technical reasons as there is no comparable solutions to be found.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008761-2023 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £243,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHNAITEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008761-2023
- 14 Mar 2023 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007408-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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