High-Speed Spectrometer System

Buyer
London and South East University Group
Value
£115,833
Closes
20 November 2026
Where
Greenwich, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The University of Kent is buying a high-speed spectrometer system (a scientific instrument for measuring light and material properties) to attach to a light gas gun used for simulating space debris impacts. This is part of a European research project studying how space debris damages spacecraft.

What the buyer wants

• Supply and deliver a high-speed spectrometer system compatible with a two-stage light gas gun facility • System must be capable of measuring and recording data during hypervelocity impact events • Likely installation, testing, and technical support at the University of Kent's Impact Facility

Likely requirements

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This contract is for highly specialised scientific instrumentation; a general small business or tradesperson would be disqualified unless they are an established spectrometer manufacturer or authorised distributor with proven technical expertise in high-speed optical measurement systems.

How to bid

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