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Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Calibration of a Research Grade High-Resolution Confocal Raman Spectrometer for the South East Technological University

Awarded to HORIBA UK Limited

South East Technological University (SETU)(buyer)

Published
Published 2 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 4 August 2025
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South East Technological University procured the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and calibration of a research-grade high-resolution confocal Raman spectrometer with motorized stage, motorized laser line switching, and capabilities for up to four laser lines with spectral resolution of minimum 0.1 cm-1 FWHM. The contract was awarded to HORIBA UK Limited for €254,963 on 15 August 2025.

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  • Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Calibration of a Research Grade High-Resolution Confocal Raman Spectrometer for the South East Technological University

    South East Technological University request the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, and Calibration of a Research grade true confocal Raman spectrometer. It is desired that the micro-Raman instrument will be versatile, flexible and offer the highest possible performance, allowing cutting edge research to be performed. It must have a motorized stage, motorized laser line switching, multiple gratings optimized for Raman efficiency of selected line, allowed capabilities for up to four laser lines with minimum of two included and capabilities for low wavelength Raman acquisition in the stokes and anti-stokes range. Upright microscope, Minimum 2 laser lines with possible for the extension to 4, motorized high precision stage in XYZ for confocal imaging. Minimum 0.1 cm-1 FWHM spectral resolution. Autocalibration for intensity and spectral range.

    €254,963Won by HORIBA UK Limited

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€315,000
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
2 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
SpectrometersMass spectrometerMicroscopes

Award outcome

Awarded value
€254,963
Award date
15 August 2025
Contract period
1 September 2025 → 31 August 2027
Contract length
2 years
Against estimate
19% below
Bids received
2
Winner
  • HORIBA UK Limited

This contract ends on 31 August 2027.

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HORIBA UK Limited

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NORTHAMPTON

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

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Market context

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€108,500

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South East Technological University (SETU) in the last 12 months

22

contracts awarded, worth €8,086,377 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    18 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    2 July 2025

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