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RHUL-23045 Procurement of an Upgrade for an Existing Helium Liquefier System, including ongoing Maintenance Option

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Tender

24 Jan 2023 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an upgrade for an existing Helium Liquefier System, including ongoing maintenance. The estimated value for the initial solution is £0 - £450,000 (ex VAT), with a maintenance option valued at £0 - £200,000 (ex VAT). The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 23rd February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 10th March 2023 and end on 9th March 2028. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presented by Royal Holloway University can benefit businesses in the machinery for liquefying air or other gases industry category, especially those specialising in equipment upgrades and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. Businesses interested in sustainable solutions for recovering and liquefying helium boil-off from research activities would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The ongoing maintenance option also provides an opportunity for service providers in the industry to establish long-term partnerships with the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-23045 Procurement of an Upgrade for an Existing Helium Liquefier System, including ongoing Maintenance Option

Notice Description

This procurement process is for a supplier to undertake an upgrade to an existing helium liquefier system based on a Linde TCF20 Helium Liquefier, originally purchased by the university in 2000, and which supports a number of research groups within the Physics department. The targeted solution is to upgrade the existing TCF20 to ensure a sustainable solution to recover and liquify the warm gas helium boil-off from the experimental activities. This requirement also includes an option for ongoing maintenance of the upgraded solution. Estimated value (initial solution) PS0 - PS450k (ex VAT) Estimated value (maintenance option) PS0 - PS200k (ex VAT) Please see tender documentation for details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7ac38-05b0-4e1f-961a-c7dd17ef73d8
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

42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2023 - 9 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

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