Supply of VIS-SWIR Fibre Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy System to The National Archives
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of VIS-SWIR Fibre Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy System to The National Archives
Awarded 03 Feb 2020
Awarded03 Feb 2020
Value£52,490.00
SupplierANALYTIK LIMITED
AgencyTHE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 9mo ago3y term
Awarded 3 Feb 2020Expired 2 Feb 2023
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The National Archives awarded a contract to ANALYTIK LIMITED for the purchase of a Visible - Short Wave Infrared Fibre Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy (VIS-SWIR FORS) system covering 380-2500 nm, capable of non-invasively acquiring spectra of archival materials such as pigments, dyes, inks, paper, parchment, textiles, and photographic emulsions using low illumination levels safe for conservation.
The contract also includes software for at least 5 users to acquire, process, and analyse spectra.
The contract value is £52,490.
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