Tender

Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2020 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2020 at 09:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has announced an Invitation To Tender for the supply of a Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in superconducting quantum computing. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender is currently active and will conclude on 8 January 2021. The associated contract period is set to commence on 2 February 2021 and will run until 31 March 2021. Prospective bidders should register through the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to participate in this open procurement process, which surpasses the relevant financial thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and superconducting technology. Companies engaged in the manufacturing of cryogenic probe stations or similar technologies, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the optical and precision equipment sector, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to deliver high-quality, cryogen-free testing solutions, and expertise in automated measurement systems can provide a competitive edge in fulfilling NPL's requirements for innovative research and development applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

Notice Description

The department of quantum technology at NPL is extending its capability in the emerging area of superconducting quantum computing. As part of this NPL is seeking to enhance its capability to probe large-scale superconducting circuits. The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for cryogenic probe station to be used for wafer-scale characterization of microfabricated superconducting circuits. The system should be cryogen free ("dry") and equipped with two DC and two RF probes (at least 18 GHz) and be able to cool samples to temperatures <5K. The system should accommodate 2" wafer. The system should preferably also be able to do automated DC testing of many devices (with identical contact pad geometries) on a wafer in a pre-programmed sequence. Whereas the system will primarily be used to probe cryogenic temperatures it is also important that it can be used for both DC and RF probing at room temperature. Additional information: 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20a8fcab-3d48-46df-b723-6b1efd699201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1d887c-e4c2-494f-b943-f48d2f2ece7b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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