Tender

ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is initiating a procurement process titled "ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge" within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This procurement aims to acquire a refrigerator to house one of their Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC) without requiring additional liquid cryogens for operation. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method. The tender period will end on 25th November 2024 at 15:00. Located in Teddington, England, the contract is expected to commence on 20th December 2024 and conclude on 19th December 2025. The total value of the contract is estimated to be GBP 185,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of cryogenic refrigeration systems, particularly those capable of manufacturing equipment that meets the specific requirements listed by NPL. Companies with expertise in creating advanced cooling systems for laboratory use without the need for additional cryogens would find this contract especially beneficial. Businesses already supplying similar equipment within the UK, Europe, or other global locations should consider competing for this tender to expand their market presence and foster growth in their operations.

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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. Note: Due to the Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) Reference 2024/S 000-019150 Published on 21/06/2024 the Authority is reducing the tendering timescales to 21 days. NB: To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents you will first need to be registered on the tendering portal. Please go to the landing page: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml from where you will see a button to Register. Once registered you may search for this opportunity and express interest, download documents, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83b1f095-9875-4ab4-8e47-ef0e4ad75e6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1363833f-4cc0-45f6-b4d4-db5b83cd95cb
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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