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UKRI-4747 Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 07:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by UK Research & Innovation, involves the award of a contract for the provision of a Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement pertains to the goods category, following an open procurement method, and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process culminated in the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 14th May 2025 and published on 27th May 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 203,990, will last from 15th May 2025 to 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment industry to supply cutting-edge technology for advanced research projects. Companies like ICE Oxford Ltd, which was awarded the contract, highlight how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively engage in such public sector contracts, promoting growth and innovation within the sector. Given the specific nature of the equipment and the targeted research application, businesses with expertise in ultra-low temperature systems and cryogenic technology would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4747 Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System

Notice Description

This procurement forms the basis for part of a research programme being undertaken at PPD and funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support exceptional researchers and innovators in the UK. Dedicated funds were awarded as part of this grant specifically for this procurement, since there is currently no such system within PPD for this research to take place. The system delivered through this procurement will be used for dedicated photosensor R&D at ultra-low temperatures (~20 mK) for the QUEST-DMC dark matter experiment, one of many experiments that STFC PPD is involved in. The system will be housed inside a larger, cryogenic laboratory ("cryolab") currently being established within PPD. The cryolab will provide a dedicated cryogenic facility within PPD for liquid noble R&D in the context of low background rare-event searches, and is applicable to several different experiments that PPD is presently involved with. The cryolab is in the process of being refurbished to specifically satisfy the requirements for this system, therefore there should be no service conditions or environmental factors that should impact the operation or performance of this system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180c4039-b7de-407c-a2b8-f01000a55c7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb408408-847e-422d-a6e9-5c3d95aad312
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 22 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICE OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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