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Supply and Installation of a 1.8 to 300 K Cryostat to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Jun 2021 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently engaged in a procurement process for the supply and installation of a variable temperature cryostat, with the tender ID SC8828/21. This project falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and has a total contract value of £248,000. The procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiations, and the contract period is set to run from 2nd June 2021 to 31st January 2022. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2021, and the contracting authority is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and cryogenic technology. Potential bidders include suppliers of cryostat systems and related components who can fulfil the unique requirements of the contract, such as those offering advanced superconducting magnets and support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate innovative solutions and value in cryogenic technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a 1.8 to 300 K Cryostat to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

A contract notice was published for this in Contract Finder on 6th January 2021 however the system cannot link this notice to the award. .SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS (MAIN DELIVERABLES) The University of Birmingham invited tenders for supply of a variable temperature cryostat system, for carrying out experiments in condensed matter physics. The cryostat should be able to maintain any temperature between 1.8 and 300 K. Extra points will be awarded for guaranteed temperatures below 1.8 K. The cryostat system should contain a superconducting magnet that can apply fields of up to 12 T, of either polarity. There should be a radiation shield between the sample space and the magnet, so that the magnet remains superconducting and able to apply a field of 12 T even when the sample space is held at a temperature of 300 K; this radiation shield is in general the defining feature of a variable temperature system. The tenderer should supply a power supply for this magnet. The system is to be a dry system, that is, it should operate without replenishment of any cryogenic liquids. The tenderer is expected to offer all of the pumps, compressors, reservoirs, and filters necessary for operation of such a system. The tenderer should pay particular attention to the sample space requirements, which are larger than for typical transport measurements. The system should include three measurement inserts: a standard insert, a sample-invacuum insert, and a helium-3 insert. The helium-3 insert is intended to allow temperatures down to 0.3 K. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc2d472-ebdb-41d5-960a-356a60b14524
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f842fe7-5207-4fe2-a785-5abe0ea8173c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.thing@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOGENIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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