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title: "Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728803"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728803

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently awarded a contract for an Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This instrument is crucial for hyperspectral measurements in atmospheric sciences, wildfire ecology, and volcanology. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, issued this tender under the education industry category. The procurement process concluded with an active contract signed on 27th March 2023, worth £58,994.33.

This tender for an Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer presents opportunities for businesses operating in the goods sector, especially those with expertise in scientific instrument manufacturing. The unique requirements of this tender, such as operating in volcanic field conditions and meeting specific weight restrictions, necessitate specialised capabilities. SMEs with technical competencies in portable instrumentation and environmental monitoring may find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Suppliers keen on innovation and addressing niche market needs could leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the scientific research equipment market.

## Notice

Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer for hyperspectral measurements in the 1.5 to 15.5 mm spectral range, used to provide point measurements in support of atmospheric sciences, wildfire ecology, and volcanology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer is required in NERC Field Spectroscopy Facilities to support the UK volcanology community. In order to study volcanoes using the FTIR, it is critical that the instrument can be brought to the rim of the volcano, where short range observations can be made. This purchase meets the requirements to operate under volcanic field conditions. Due to Health and Safety reasons, the OP FTIR field instruments are required to fall below 10 kg weight per unit instrument. This OP-FTIR falls below 10kg and also prevents the fouling of the telescope attachment with particulate or volcanic gases.

### Procurement Information

This instrument is the only OP-FTIR that meets the requirements to operate under volcanic field conditions, including portability requirement to fall below 10 kg weight per unit instrument, and prevents fouling of the telescope attachment with particulate or volcanic gases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475949 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £58,994 |

## 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 | MIDAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475949

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475949
  Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. - Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer for hyperspectral measurements in the 1.5 to 15.5 mm spectral range, used to provide point measurements in support of atmospheric sciences, wildfire ecology, and volcanology.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728803
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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