Tender

Supply of a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jun 2019 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS) through an open tender process. This opportunity falls under the category of goods, specifically within the industry of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The tender period concludes on 15 July 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 16 July 2019, lasting until 17 July 2019. The delivery addresses for the system include locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, indicating a potential for a wide reach for the successful supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those offering magnetic, thermal, and electrical measurement technologies. Companies with expertise in creating "cryogen free" systems or those equipped to meet the stringent technical specifications outlined in the tender would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and engage with a key player in the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS)

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to procure a Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) offering a wide range of magnetic, thermal and electrical measurements. It has the following minimum requirements: - "cryogen free", i.e. operated with a cryocooler; - Sample environment controls including fields up to +-14 tesla; - variable temperature insert (VTI) with a calibrated Cernox resistive temperature sensor or direct equivalent, provided with a calibration from 1.4 K to room temperature - Measurement temperature range at least between 2 and 300 K - Time to sweep to 90% of full field less than 10 min, with a thermal load on the insert - Field homogeneity +-0.01% over 3 cm on axis - Capable of performing the following measurements: o Heat capacity o DC magnetic moment (magnetometry) o AC susceptibility o DC and AC electrical properties - A sample rotator to perform a measurement with the field at different angles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0805aef8-caf4-4a75-9058-8276602144fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0b9761-70a0-465d-a287-9c6fd99b8e30
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38552000 - Electronic meters

38553000 - Magnetic meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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