Germany - Laboratory equipment, optical instruments and precision equipment (except glasses)

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2. Specifications Position a. QCL (quantum cascade laser) based IR imaging systemSpectrometer- Spectral range: at least 1800 - 975 cm-1- Spectral resolution: better than 0.5 cm-1- Lifetime of IR source > 5 years- Signal to smoke ratio: ~ 50000:1 at 5 s measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1) or betterQCL based or combined FPA/QCL based IR imaging system:- Analysis of an area resp. of a 10 x 10 mm filter in about 6 h or faster- Detector cooling without liquid nitrogen (thermoelectric cooling favored), since the instrument can also be used mobile or in areas with poor infrastructure connections (e.g., research ships, research stations). Research vessels, research stations)- Powerful, robust optics with correspondingly high optical magnification in the required spectral range for the creation of high-resolution overview images and IR images- Measurement in reflection or ATR- Spatial resolution ~ 2 µm or better- Warranty at least 3 years- Availability of Sample Holder, which allows measurement on special IR reflective (transflectance measurement) and/or transparent (transmittance measurement) filters as well as other samples/geometries- Compact space saving design/dimensions- Powerful fast moving stage with high repeatability for fast sample positioning and as basis for reproducible chemical imaging- Lateral resolution at detection (size detection limit): At least 10 µm- Ability to perform multi-peak imaging and hyperspectral imagingData evaluationThe system to be procured must contain at least the following components for data evaluation:- Extensive spectral databases for the identification of a wide variety of polymer types and other components- Powerful evaluation computer (min. 64 GB main memory, min. 1 TB hard disk, powerful CPU) HD monitor and software package for automated comparison of the recorded spectra and identification of the polymers or other compounds- Automated image processing and evaluation software for the composition of the spectra with respective spatial (XY) information on particles or fiber or their size and number determination, as well as fully automated statistical data evaluation with respect to the detected polymer types, particle number and particle size- Possibility to create own spectra libraries- Microplastic-specific very highly automated software solution for the generation of statistics directly after (ideally quasi-simultaneous) the measurement (workflow for microplastic analysis should be included)- Possibility to create database assignments incl. hit quality values, and geometric particle size after the measurement Hit Quality values, and geometric particle parameters in common file formats (e.g. CSV). Free periodic software updates at least for the duration of the extended warranty period3. Specifications Item b. Stand Alone Single Reflection Germanium ATR FTIR Spectrometer for Analysis of MacroplasticsSpectrometer- Spectral range minimum 5100 - 600 cm-1 or better- Spectral resolution: better than 2 cm-1- IR source lifetime > 5 years- Good signal to smoke ratio: 28000:1 or better with open beam, 1 min measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1), 12000:1 or better with Diamond ATR, 1 min measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1)- Compact instrument dimensions allowing mobile operation (e. g.e.g. research vessels, research stations).
PreambleThe Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH (Hereon) is a non-profit research institution and one of the 18 member institutions of the Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e. V. The expenses of Hereon are financed to 90% by the Federal Government (BMBF - Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) and to 10% by the four consortium states (Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Niedersachsen and Brandenburg).The statutory mission of the society is to conduct research and development in a multidisciplinary network, especially in the fields of materials research, coastal, climate and environmental research, and regenerative medicine.Description:Measurement package Hereon SOOP microplastics laboratory consisting of a QCL-based system for infrared microspectroscopy, as well as a compact stand alone ATR FTIR spectrometer for the detection and identification of microplastic particles in environmental samples, as well as chemical imaging of surfaces.2. specifications position a. QCL (quantum cascade laser) based IR imaging systemSpectrometer- Spectral range: at least 1800 - 975 cm-1- Spectral resolution: better than 0.5 cm-1- Lifetime of IR source > 5 years- Signal-to-smoke ratio: ~ 50000:1 at 5 s measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1) or betterQCL-based or combined FPA/QCL-based IR imaging system:- Analysis of an area resp. of a 10 x 10 mm filter in about 6 h or faster- Detector cooling without liquid nitrogen (thermoelectric cooling favored), since the instrument can also be used mobile or in areas with poor infrastructure connections (e.g., research ships, research stations). Research vessels, research stations)- Powerful, robust optics with correspondingly high optical magnification in the required spectral range for the creation of high-resolution overview images and IR images- Measurement in reflection or ATR- Spatial resolution ~ 2 µm or better- Warranty at least 3 years- Availability of Sample Holder, which allows measurement on special IR reflective (transflectance measurement) and/or transparent (transmittance measurement) filters as well as other samples/geometries- Compact space saving design/dimensions- Powerful fast moving stage with high repeatability for fast sample positioning and as basis for reproducible chemical imaging- Lateral resolution at detection (size detection limit): At least 10 µm- Ability to perform multi-peak imaging and hyperspectral imagingData evaluationThe system to be procured must contain at least the following components for data evaluation:- Extensive spectral databases for the identification of a wide variety of polymer types and other components- Powerful evaluation computer (min. 64 GB main memory, min. 1 TB hard disk, powerful CPU) HD monitor and software package for automated comparison of the recorded spectra and identification of the polymers or other compounds- Automated image processing and evaluation software for the composition of the spectra with respective spatial (XY) information on particles or fiber or their size and number determination, as well as fully automated statistical data evaluation with respect to the detected polymer types, particle number and particle size- Possibility to create own spectra libraries- Microplastic-specific very highly automated software solution for the generation of statistics directly after (ideally quasi-simultaneous) the measurement (workflow for microplastic analysis should be included)- Possibility to create database assignments incl. hit quality values, and geometric particle size after the measurement Hit Quality values, and geometric particle parameters in common file formats (e.g. CSV). Free periodic software updates at least for the duration of the extended warranty period3. Specifications Item b. Stand Alone Single Reflection Germanium ATR FTIR Spectrometer for Analysis of MacroplasticsSpectrometer- Spectral range minimum 5100 - 600 cm-1 or better- Spectral resolution: better than 2 cm-1- IR source lifetime > 5 years- Good signal to smoke ratio: 28000:1 or better with open beam, 1 min measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1), 12000:1 or better with Diamond ATR, 1 min measurement time (spectral resolution 4 cm-1)- Compact instrument dimensions allowing mobile operation (e. g.The system to be procured should contain at least the following components for data evaluation:- Extensive spectral databases for the identification of a wide variety of polymer types and other components- Software module for quantitative analyses- Powerful evaluation computer (min. 64 GB main memory, min. 1 TB hard disk, powerful CPU), HD monitor and software for automated comparison of the recorded spectra and identification of the polymers or other compounds- Possibility to create own spectra libraries- Free regular software updates at least for the duration of the extended warranty period- Including delivery, unloading, installation/acceptance and warranty period of 36 months from commissioningDelivery and invoicing must take place by 23.You can find a detailed description in the document Description of services, due to the limited number of characters, the full text could not be published.

Opportunity closing date

28 August 2023

Value of contract

to be confirmed