Tender

GB-Bath: Contact cooling helium-based closed cycle cryostat system

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

30 Mar 2022 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently conducting a public procurement process for a contact cooling helium-based closed cycle cryostat system, essential for their research into composite structures for zero-emission aerospace applications. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as freezing equipment (CPV code 42513100). The tender was published on 30 March 2022 and is set to close for submissions by 13 April 2022. The contractual period for this procurement is expected to commence from 9 May 2022 and will last until 16 May 2022, with a minimum contract value of £50,000 and a maximum value of £100,000. Interested suppliers will respond to the open procedure invitation.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the provision of scientific equipment and technology solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in cryogenic systems, as well as those experienced in similar high-tech research tools, will be well-suited to contend for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to leverage their agility and innovative capabilities to meet the University of Bath's requirements, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence in the aerospace research sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Contact cooling helium-based closed cycle cryostat system

Notice Description

To support its research into composite structures for zero-emission aerospace, The University of Bath requires a contact cooling helium-based closed cycle cryostat system for cooling of materials to below 20 Kelvin during structural/material mechanical (compression/tension) testing. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ST5A5724Q4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-437b1480-2288-40e2-8979-3a6471128fb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0950a5a-a180-48fd-8fd8-f49610b79d24
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42513100 - Freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 16 May 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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