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Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier

Heriot-Watt University · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 14:06.

Opportunity overview

Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier for research purposes

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • The University requires to purchase from supplier-Cambridge Raman Imaging SrL the following: STRALE – laser system for broadband stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in a full CH-stretching region detected in a single shot, with no need for sequential tuning of the emitted wavelengths, while preserving high spectral resolution. Key features of the system: Integrated pump beam modulator: modulation frequencies from 1 to 10 MHz Central wavelengths: pump 792 nm ± 1 nm, Stokes 1030 nm FWHM spectral width: pump ≤ 1 nm, Stokes ≥ 30 nm Output power: pump > 70 mW @ 1–10 MHz modulation; Stokes > 180 mW @ 20 MHz rep. rate Pulse energy: pump > 7 nJ, Stokes > 9 nJ Pulse width: pump < 2 ps ; Stokes < 0.2 ps Wavenumber coverage [cm⁻¹]: 2800–3100 (full CH‑stretching region) Wavenumber resolution [cm⁻¹]: < 16 Synchronized dual output Air‑cooled, compact footprint: 610 × 390 × 395 mm Embedded control and power electronics CHAMP - multichannel lock-in amplifier spectrometer is an optical spectrometer based on CRI proprietary multi-channel lock-in technology, ensuring extremely low electronic noise levels, high spectral resolution and short integration time. It has been designed to detect tiny variations, as small as one part over 10 millions, in few microseconds. A unique solution on the market for pixel-wise broad vibrational spectra reconstruction at megahertz modulation frequencies. Key features of the spectrometer: 38 lock‑in amplifiers with independent AC (demodulated) and DC (average power) outputs Triggerable integration‑time averaging up to 30 ms Demodulation frequency range: 1–10 MHz Demodulation phase: 0–360° in 32 steps per channel Shot‑noise‑limited acquisition down to ~25 µW per channel Noise‑equivalent power (NEP): < 20 pW/√Hz Fixed filter time constant: 0.5 µs Vertical resolution: 16 bit Spectral resolution: < 9 cm⁻¹ * Real‑time demodulated‑signal normalization Pixel‑ and line‑triggered synchronized acquisition USB 3.0 PC connection for fast data transfer Two additional analog inputs and outputs for PMT acquisition 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HWU-UK-2526-330-00
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with Cambridge Raman Imaging SrL for the purchase of a Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier consisting of the following:

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Covered By

GPA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_PROC_OPEN
Description
No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Cambridge Raman Imaging SrL the following: STRALE – laser system for broadband stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in a full CH-stretching region detected in a single shot, with no need for sequential tuning of the emitted wavelengths, while preserving high spectral resolution. Key features of the system: Integrated pump beam modulator: modulation frequencies from 1 to 10 MHz Central wavelengths: pump 792 nm ± 1 nm, Stokes 1030 nm FWHM spectral width: pump ≤ 1 nm, Stokes ≥ 30 nm Output power: pump > 70 mW @ 1–10 MHz modulation; Stokes > 180 mW @ 20 MHz rep. rate Pulse energy: pump > 7 nJ, Stokes > 9 nJ Pulse width: pump < 2 ps ; Stokes < 0.2 ps Wavenumber coverage [cm⁻¹]: 2800–3100 (full CH‑stretching region) Wavenumber resolution [cm⁻¹]: < 16 Synchronized dual output Air‑cooled, compact footprint: 610 × 390 × 395 mm Embedded control and power electronics CHAMP - multichannel lock-in amplifier spectrometer is an optical spectrometer based on CRI proprietary multi-channel lock-in technology, ensuring extremely low electronic noise levels, high spectral resolution and short integration time. It has been designed to detect tiny variations, as small as one part over 10 millions, in few microseconds. A unique solution on the market for pixel-wise broad vibrational spectra reconstruction at megahertz modulation frequencies. Key features of the spectrometer: 38 lock‑in amplifiers with independent AC (demodulated) and DC (average power) outputs Triggerable integration‑time averaging up to 30 ms Demodulation frequency range: 1–10 MHz Demodulation phase: 0–360° in 32 steps per channel Shot‑noise‑limited acquisition down to ~25 µW per channel Noise‑equivalent power (NEP): < 20 pW/√Hz Fixed filter time constant: 0.5 µs Vertical resolution: 16 bit Spectral resolution: < 9 cm⁻¹ * Real‑time demodulated‑signal normalization Pixel‑ and line‑triggered synchronized acquisition USB 3.0 PC connection for fast data transfer Two additional analog inputs and outputs for PMT acquisition 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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Name
Commercal
Type
cost
Description
50

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75

Delivery Location

Description
Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Planning and budget

Budget

Finance

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
FLF UKRI Funded Equipment

Financing Party

Name
European Union
Id
GB-FTS-172

Related lots

1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Heriot-Watt University
Id
GB-FTS-4010

Identifier

Legal Name
Heriot-Watt University

Address

Street Address
Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University
Locality
Riccarton, Edinburgh
Region
UKM75
Postal Code
EH14 4AP
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Richard Kinghorn
Telephone
+44 1314513704

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
European Union
Id
GB-FTS-172

Roles

funder
Organisation 3
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-595

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
038926-2026-HWU-UK-2526-330-00-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Riccarton, Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH14 4AP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 036703-2026award, contract ·
  2. 038926-2026award, contract ·