---
title: "Imaging Spectrometer and Low-light-level Camera"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509026"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Imaging Spectrometer and Low-light-level Camera

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509026

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently finalising an award for the procurement of an imaging spectrometer and a low-light-level camera, essential for acquiring Raman spectra in combustion-related studies. This procurement process falls under the 'Open' method and has a total contract value of £97,517. The contract was signed on 17 May 2017 and has been classified under the goods category, specifically within the education sector. The procurement took place at the University’s premises located in Edinburgh, UK, highlighting it as a pivotal initiative in the academic landscape.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the optical and imaging technology sectors, particularly those capable of providing high-speed imaging systems with low-light capability. Companies specialising in the development and supply of scientific instruments, especially those focused on spectroscopy and imaging technologies, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The nature of this procurement calls for suppliers equipped with advanced technological solutions that meet critical scientific needs in educational and research contexts.

## Notice

). As part of that study we will need to obtain Raman spectra using 1) an imaging spectrometer and 2) a low-light-level camera . Whenever studying a combustion-related problem it is important to acquire a background image just before the data (e.g. Raman) image is acquired; so that the background can be subtracted. For this reason a double-image camera capable of very fast image acquisition (within 1 microsecond, i.e. using an interline transfer chip architecture) with very fast shutter speeds (down to 500 picoseconds), and capable of detecting very low light levels (i.e. with on-chip gain or an image intensifier), is required. It will also be necessary to mate the camera to the spectrometer; in terms of an optical/mechanical system but also in terms of a software package that allows us to calibrate, scan, acquire, analyse and store Raman spectra.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

). As part of that study we will need to obtain Raman spectra using 1) an imaging spectrometer and 2) a low-light-level camera (the necessary laser to go with this technique is listed in a separate request for tender). Whenever studying a combustion-related problem it is important to acquire a background image just before the data (e.g. Raman) image is acquired; so that the background can be subtracted. For this reason a double-image camera capable of very fast image acquisition (within 1 microsecond, i.e. using an interline transfer chip architecture) with very fast shutter speeds (down to 500 picoseconds), and capable of detecting very low light levels (i.e. with on-chip gain or an image intensifier), is required. It will also be necessary to mate the camera to the spectrometer; in terms of an optical/mechanical system but also in terms of a software package that allows us to calibrate, scan, acquire, analyse and store Raman spectra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293122 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,517 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293122
  Imaging Spectrometer and Low-light-level Camera - ). As part of that study we will need to obtain Raman spectra using 1) an imaging spectrometer and 2) a low-light-level camera . Whenever studying a combustion-related problem it is important to acquire a background image just before the data (e.g. Raman) image is acquired; so that the background can be subtracted. For this reason a double-image camera capable of very fast image acquisition (within 1 microsecond, i.e. using an interline transfer chip architecture) with very fast shutter speeds (down to 500 picoseconds), and capable of detecting very low light levels (i.e. with on-chip gain or an image intensifier), is required. It will also be necessary to mate the camera to the spectrometer; in terms of an optical/mechanical system but also in terms of a software package that allows us to calibrate, scan, acquire, analyse and store Raman spectra.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509026

## Provenance

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