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title: "High Sensitivity Scientific Camera"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796601"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796601

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a high-sensitivity scientific camera under the tender ID LIT0742. The procurement process falls within the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender was conducted using an open procedure and is currently in the award and contract stage. The key date associated with this tender includes the contract being signed on 11th April 2024. The winning supplier for this procurement is Andor Technology, and the total contract value amounts to £61,018 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in imaging technologies. Companies focusing on advanced scientific instruments and catering to educational institutions can benefit from such procurement opportunities, helping them establish a foothold in university-level research infrastructure. Given the University of Edinburgh's standing, businesses capable of delivering innovative and reliable scientific solutions will find this contract advantageous for growth and expansion in the higher education sector.

## Notice

High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh required a high-sensitivity scientific camera with the following key specifications: Quantum efficiency (QE) of >=20% at 800 nm Double-frame (PIV mode) operation with an interframe time of =1024x1024 pixels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528527 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 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 | £61,018 |

## 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528527

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528527
  High Sensitivity Scientific Camera - High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796601

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