Tender

ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) invites tenders for a Cryogen-Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System. This tender, titled "ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process currently stands at the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for submission on 11 February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 11 March 2025 and conclude on 10 March 2026. The system is required to operate without liquid helium, provide SI traceable DC voltages up to 10 V, and include software for automated calibration. This procurement will be conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, with a total value estimated at £350,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced calibration systems and quantum standards. Companies with expertise in cryogen-free technologies and those capable of developing high-precision voltage systems are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can provide integrated software solutions for system operation and calibration will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Given the specialised nature of the requirement, larger enterprises with a strong track record in laboratory equipment and precision instruments are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a complete primary voltage calibration system built around a Josephson array quantum standard. The purpose is to move away from the current generation of standards that use liquid helium to cool the sample to one that is liquid cryogen-free with the aim that no liquid helium should be required for either cool-down or routine operation, and hence the system should be capable of continuous operation for periods of at least several months. The system should be capable of providing: SI traceable DC voltages up to 10 V, with an uncertainty better than 1 nV/V. software to run the system and automate the calibration of standards. the capability to generate AC voltages up to a few kHz. To express interest in this tender please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for 'ITT: itt_2533 - ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4fa5bb3-c2f0-467b-b9cc-05bc4a2b4e91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d52815-1cc4-4313-bf1b-64a33177886d
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2026 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
Gary Phillips
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
02089436660

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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