Tender

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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated the tender process for the procurement of a Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System. This equipment is crucial for a research programme funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship at the Particle Physics Department (PPD). Categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excluding glasses), and involving a contract value of GBP 204,000, the contract is set to start on 9th May 2025 and conclude on 8th May 2026. Based in the South East of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the planning stage with an end date for submissions on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to contribute specialised equipment for cutting-edge research in ultra-low temperature photosensor research and dark matter experiments. Companies that specialise in laboratory and precision instruments would be well-suited for this tender, which promises long-term engagement in a high-profile scientific research context. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competition, providing a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio and gain recognition in a prestigious, innovative research initiative.

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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-b5fd17-22bb1115-1ee4-4dc8-9a71-58481d6c2cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e6a204-860a-43d4-8a29-4e1b9c6fb8d2
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2026 6-12 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
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

Further Information

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