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ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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10 Feb 2025 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a cryo-free QHR fridge under the contract title "ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge". This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV: 38000000). The process reached its award stage on 20th January 2025, with the contract running from 5th February 2025 to 4th February 2026. The project, situated in Teddington, England, required a solution that maintains a steady temperature without the need for additional cryogens. The contract, valued at £159,600, was awarded through an open procedure (above threshold) to Cryogenic Limited.

The procurement of this specialised equipment represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers within the scientific and precision equipment sectors. Firms with capabilities in cryogenic systems and those experienced in providing long-term, stable temperature solutions are particularly well-suited to such projects. Although the procurement is complete, similar future tenders from NPL could offer substantial business growth prospects for SMEs and large enterprises capable of fulfilling stringent scientific requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a refrigerator to house one of our Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC). Currently the system is mounted in a dewar of helium to provide the necessary temperature, but this requires refilling periodically and we wish to move to a closed setup which does not need additional cryogens for sustained periods of operation. The asset must therefore: 1) Allow the existing CCC components to be mounting in the cold space of the fridge. 2) Hold a steady temperature of 4 K or less for a sustained period. 3) Not require any additional liquid cryogens for cool-down or whilst running.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-360b0146-6be5-4cdd-8895-11cc5ea3c1a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626e69a7-7d92-45d4-8f65-6cd79b3175d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£159,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOGENIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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