Tender

Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is conducting a procurement process for a "Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat" aimed at supporting electronic and optical characterisation as well as low-temperature opto-mechanical experiments. The procurement falls under the goods category, with an estimated value of £120,000. The tender is currently in the open stage, and submissions are due by midday on 22nd April 2021. Interested suppliers can find more details and submit their bids via the University of Warwick’s In-Tend supplier portal. The project is located at the University’s main campus in Coventry, West Midlands, with the contract intended to commence on 17th May 2021 and run for one year.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in precision instruments, optical technology, and related fields. Companies that can offer innovative and reliable solutions in low-temperature environments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, encouraging small and medium enterprises to engage in this opportunity and potentially expand their business operations through collaboration with an esteemed academic institution.

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Notice Title

Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a close cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat for electronic and optical characterisation and developing low-temperature opto-mechanical experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Please ensure you read the Invitation to Tender documentation carefully. All queries regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system via the "Correspondence" function. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. Answers to bidder questions will be issued via the Clarifications function. You are required to electronically submit your tender response via the In-Tend System. The closing date for this Invitation to Tender is 12 Midday 22nd April 2021 The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Description University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-996b6565-6c31-4767-8d4e-b37d778f66e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e3689a4-cdcb-4787-a3eb-b9efe1cbb5d3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

31660000 - Carbon electrodes

31711140 - Electrodes

31712331 - Photovoltaic cells

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2021 - 17 May 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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