Award

100mKelvin Refrigerator

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2020 at 10:01

Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2019 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is conducting a procurement process for a "100mKelvin Refrigerator" as part of its research at the Centre for Advanced Instrumentation. This process, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, falls under an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The contract has been awarded for a value of £189,187.58, with the awarded contract period starting on 6th December 2019 and ending on 30th June 2023. The original tender was published on 30th September 2019, and the tender period concluded on 16th October 2019. The refrigerator will be used to further enhance research in superconducting detectors, distributed across Durham and the nearby North East Technology Park.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in scientific instrumentation and equipment manufacturing. Companies that focus on producing laboratory-grade refrigerators, particularly those with advanced cooling technologies, would be well-placed to compete. Since the procurement process followed an open procedure, it welcomed a broad range of suppliers, allowing both larger companies and innovative startups in the technology sector to participate in future tenders from Durham University and similar institutes. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's profile and foster valuable partnerships in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

100mKelvin Refrigerator

Notice Description

The Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is 1 of the major research groups in the Physics Department at Durham University with approximately 70 staff and research students. It is distributed across 2 physical locations, 1 of which is in the new Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics on the University science site in Durham and the other is at the North East Technology Park (NETPark), an internationally recognised location for science and technology companies, based about 10 miles away in Sedgefield, Co. Durham. CfAI develops state-of-the-art instruments for application across a wide range of disciplines including astronomical instrumentation, biophysics, remote sensing and fusion diagnostics. One of our areas of research is superconducting detectors, namely the development of kinetic inductance detectors. We require a suitable refrigerator to accelerate our expanding research in this field. To register and interest click: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6804

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49377e2a-e29a-42a5-a306-adc3beff6f9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ee87b7-9777-4a43-8bee-2f048a516aca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,187 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Catherine Harrison
Contact Email
catherine.harrison@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 3344553

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORS

Further Information

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