CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Bangor University Hyperspectral Camera

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Centre for Efficient Timber Recovery and Recycling (CETReR)

Recycling and reuse of waste wood is a core requirement of UK and European waste directives, and although there may be divergence on certain aspects, a simple aim remains that, where possible, recycled wood should be used for products rather than energy production. The current recycling system recognises waste wood as an important feedstock, with its value dependent on quality, as defined by a four tier grading system (A for clean wood to D for contaminated wood). The valuable A and B grades are predominantly processed for panel manufacture or for energy production, with significant exports to European partners. This, however, results in larger timbers being processed for feedstocks rather than reused in new products. Reuse of solid timber (which can be recycled at a later stage) increases both the value of the waste and the effective lifespan of the timber, enhancing positive aspects of embodied carbon storage.

A critical issue for efficient reuse of waste wood is the identification of contaminants, the presence of which causes down grading, reducing both value and options for recycling. These may be in the form of preservatives or paints (difficult to identify), or metal (easy to identify but costly to remove). Clearly identifying contaminated waste will allow more wood to be reused and reduce material sent to landfill. Hyper spectral imaging will assist to identify and model the type of contamination on wood waste improving the efficiency of wood waste separation.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107289

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Purchase, installation and 2 year warranty.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As specified in the tender documentation.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:107289)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice