Published date: 15 July 2021
Last edited date: 15 July 2021
This notice was replaced on 18 October 2021
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Awarded contract (published 18 October 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 38970000
Location of contract
OX4 4GB
Value of contract
£47,255
Procurement reference
LTC-SolSim
Published date
15 July 2021
Closing date
30 July 2021
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
23 August 2021
Contract end date
30 November 2021
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Lightricity is looking for a close-match solar simulator that provides a compact, bench top unit complete with IV measurement. The solar simulator will be used for benchmarking and quality control.
Required specifications (AAA or better)
Spectral: Class AM0 / AM1.5 spectrum
Method of measurement: Demonstrate spectral match with calibrated spectroradiometer (range 300nm to 1800nm); A or better
Uniformity ±2% over target diameter nominal 60mm (standard IEC 904-9); A or better
Method of measurement: Scan as per accepted standard
Temporal stability: ≤±1%; A or better
Method of measurement: Demonstrate stability by acquiring IV curves and showing Isc reproducibility of ≤±1%.
Specimen holder: > 5 cm x 5 cm; Should include test probes (<0.5mm diameter) and temperature controller (-20 °C- 100°C)
The supplier will be selected based on value for money (70% weighting), warranty period (15% weighting) and customer support (15% weighting).
Apply by email via the email address in the About the Buyer section of this notice.
About the buyer
Address
Oxford Science Park,Edmund Halley Road
OXFORD
OX44GB
England
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