Tender

Dilution Fridge

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University, located in Durham, England, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Dilution Fridge to be utilised by the Centre for Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI) within the Department of Physics. This tender, identified as RFN00076, falls under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" (CPV code 38000000). The tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 February 2025. The total budget for this procurement is £400,000 including VAT, and the contract period is slated to commence on 4 April 2025 and conclude on 3 April 2026. The tender follows an open procedure, allowing for wide participation and competition.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those experienced in providing cryogenic equipment or related services. Companies with expertise in Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) and associated cryogenic systems, including those capable of scaling the number of microwave feedlines and integrating cryogenic low-noise amplifiers, would be well-suited to compete. By successfully winning this contract, businesses can leverage a high-profile project to enhance their portfolios, gain exposure within the academic research community, and cultivate a long-term relationship with a leading educational institution like Durham University. Though this opportunity is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a viable enterprise for any qualified vendor in the relevant field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dilution Fridge

Notice Description

The Centre for Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI) is a Research Section in the Department of Physics developing novel instrumentation for a range of scientific applications. The Superconducting Quantum Detectors Laboratory develops single photon counting detectors for a range of applications, focussing mainly on astronomy. The SQDL requires a Dilution Fridge to expand its work in the area of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs). The fridge will house an array of MKIDs sensitive to visible and near-infrared light (0.4-1.8micrometers). Light from a source on an existing optical bench will be coupled to the array through windows on the side and bottom of the cryostat. The MKID array will be connected to a number of microwave feedlines (initially 7 to/from the array, but this could be expanded to 25 in the future). Each feedline will be connected to a cryogenic low-noise amplifier. The amplifier will be bough separately, but there should be mounting for the amplifier and sufficient DC wiring. The budget for this purchase is PS400,000 including VAT (currently 20%). The tender must be in UK pounds. To view all open tender negotiations including this one, follow this link: https://ehjb.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=300000003996095&_afrLoop=95342440739222388&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=1axe683war&_adf.ctrl-state=rie7esos8_1&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1488&_afrMFH=750&_afrMFDW=1536&_afrMFDH=864&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=120&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de2b848-7838-4d20-8011-65244302c2bc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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