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title: "Purchase of Research Raman Microscope"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Research Raman Microscope

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768488

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Research Raman Microscope. The tender, titled "Purchase of Research Raman Microscope," falls under the industry category of Education. It was awarded to Edinburgh Instruments Limited following an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of GBP 232,710.60. The contract was signed on June 4, 2024, and the equipment purchase supports research activities at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement opportunity for the Research Raman Microscope offers a chance for interested businesses, especially suppliers of optical equipment, to collaborate with Heriot-Watt University. The University specifically sought a supplier for this unique piece of equipment due to the unavailability of alternatives in the market meeting their requirements. Businesses dealing with similar advanced optical equipment manufacturing or supply may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence and contributing to cutting-edge research projects within the education sector.

## Notice

Purchase of Raman Microscope for Research purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires to purchase from supplier-Edinburgh Instruments Limited the following peice of optical equipment: Fully automated Raman Microscope supporting up to five internal computer-controlled lasers and additional external lasers, including: 5 position grating turret (appropriate gratings supplied with each laser); Laser Intensity filter wheel adjustable from 0.01% to 100%; Motorised dichroic wheel for up to 6 Raman filters; Computer-controlled adjustable confocal pinhole for full control of spatial resolution and confocality; Multi-position motorised slit; Automated switching between lasers (where multi-laser option selected); Internal colour CMOS camera for viewing sample by white light illumination and laser spot simultaneously; Integrated neon, silicon and white light standards for calibration and validation; Nikon Eclipse LV100 Upright Microscope; LED white light source for Kohler illumination by reflected and transmitted light; Abbe condenser; Brightfield / Darkfield illumination unit; 225 mm spectrograph including: Adjustable motorised slit; 5-position grating turret & Ports for up to 2 detectors. TE-cooled electron multiplying CCD detector for fast mapping applications. 1600x200 array, 16um pixels, back Illuminated with fringe suppression. Cooling down to -80 C. Maximum QE at 550 nm ca. 95%, spectral coverage for 380 nm - 900 nm with QE >40%; Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse & software; The Raman Microscope can also itegrate with exisiting Marzhauser Sample Scanning Slide Express 2 equipment. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 768488 on the 4th June 2024 . This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt is now in contract with Edinburgh Instruments Limited for the purchase of a Research Raman Microscope. The Raman Microscope includes support to upto five internal computer-controlled lasers and additional external lasers, including: 5 position grating turret (appropriate gratings supplied with each laser); Laser Intensity filter wheel adjustable from 0.01% to 100%; Motorised dichroic wheel for up to 6 Raman filters; Computer-controlled adjustable confocal pinhole for full control of spatial resolution and confocality; Multi-position motorised slit; Automated switching between lasers (where multi-laser option selected); Internal colour CMOS camera for viewing sample by white light illumination and laser spot simultaneously; Integrated neon, silicon and white light standards for calibration and validation; Nikon Eclipse LV100 Upright Microscope; LED white light source for Kohler illumination by reflected and transmitted light; Abbe condenser; Brightfield / Darkfield illumination unit; 225 mm spectrograph including: Adjustable motorised slit; 5-position grating turret & Ports for up to 2 detectors. TE-cooled electron multiplying CCD detector for fast mapping applications. 1600x200 array, 16um pixels, back Illuminated with fringe suppression. Cooling down to -80 C. Maximum QE at 550 nm ca. 95%, spectral coverage for 380 nm - 900 nm with QE >40%. Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse & software. The Raman Microscope can also itegrate with exisiting Marzhauser Sample Scanning Slide Express 2 equipment. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507590 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £232,710 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507590
- 4 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506700

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506700
  Purchase of Research Raman Microscope - Purchase of Raman Microscope for Research purposes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507590
  Purchase of Research Raman Microscope - Purchase of Raman Microscope for Research purposes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768488

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