--- title: "Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124187" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124187" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124187.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124187.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-10-14" --- # Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124187 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124187) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124187.json) ## Summary The Cardiff University has recently awarded a contract for a Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV to Bentham Instruments Limited. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with a deadline for submissions set for the 20th of September 2022. The contract, valued at £57,805 GBP, was signed on the 4th of October 2022. The buying organisation, Cardiff University, specified the need for a world-class facility to analyse photon conversion devices, with key performance metrics including external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency. The awarded contract aims to enhance quantum efficiency measurement capabilities by delivering the solution before the 31st of March 2023. This tender for a Quantum Efficiency Measurement Solution-PV from Cardiff University presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in measuring instruments, particularly those familiar with photon conversion devices like PV, photocatalysis, and photodetectors. Companies offering comprehensive quantum efficiency measurement solutions in the specified wavelength range with system calibration capabilities matching industry standards are well-suited to compete. The contract award demonstrates Cardiff University's commitment to sourcing cutting-edge technologies to support sustainable energy development, providing a platform for businesses to contribute to innovation in the renewable energy sector. ## Notice Energy is considered as one of the primary challenges for the sustainable development of human societies. Environmentally friendly renewable energy sources, as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels, have witnessed extensive development during past decades because of their potential to provide energy without greenhouse gas emissions and hence mitigate climate change through global warming. Among a variety of renewable energy sources, photovoltaic (PV) and photocatalysis technologies which enable direct conversion of solar energy to electron hole pairs for a substantial and growing proportion of alternative energy electricity and fuel generation and capacity globally. It is also attractive as it is a modular technology which in principle can be used everywhere without geographical limitation. The key figure of merit of such devices are their quantum efficiency performance, namely external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency, which account for the efficiency between photon to electron conversion. We are looking for a world-class quantum efficiency facility than can precisely analysis various photon conversion devices including PV, photocatalysis and photodetectors and so on. The facility needs to have broad wavelength coverage (UV-VIS-NIR, 300 nm to 1800 nm or beyond), robust system calibration (AM1.5), user friendly interface and good match with standard solar simulators (spectra and current density match). Calibration certification, reference cells and flexible-type sample holders (can be adapted to various types of samples) are needed.We are seeking an instrument to be housed with a central quantum efficiency hub to provide rapid measurement the quantum efficiency of photovoltaics and photocatalysis devices.The equipment must allow for simultaneous internal quantum efficiency (IQE), external quantum efficiency (EQE), and spectral response measurements. The system needs to be a complete, turn-key quantum efficiency measurement solution with a user-friendly software interface and be delivery prior to 31st of March 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124187 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £57,805 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0DE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38300000 - Measuring instruments ## Release History - 14 Oct 2022 at 12:28 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124187 - 22 Aug 2022 at 14:44 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124187 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.bentham.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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