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Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has awarded a contract for the supply of a closed-cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat, essential for electronic and optical characterisation, as well as the development of low-temperature opto-mechanical experiments. The procurement process was conducted via an open tender, with a closing date for submissions on 22nd April 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £112,930 and encompasses a contract period starting from 17th May 2021 to 17th May 2022, with delivery expected at their Coventry campus in the West Midlands, UK. The main procurement category falls under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically those excluding glasses.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of providing goods and services related to cryogenic technology and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal project to compete for, given its requirements, as well as businesses that focus on electrochemical apparatus and photovoltaic systems. Engaging in this tender allows firms to expand their portfolio and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Warwick.

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Notice Title

Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat - AWARD

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af1c22b9-6933-40ab-ad73-65e7a60eaff7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd0d97e-9916-4116-89ce-8655ab803135
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£112,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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