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SQUID Magnetometer

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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17 Jul 2017 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a SQUID magnetometer valued at £208,000. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically focusing on advanced scientific instruments. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15 February 2017. The contract is active, commencing on 28 June 2017 and running until 27 June 2018. The item was to be delivered to Bristol, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation, particularly those that offer advanced technology and expertise in cryogenic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should take note, as there may be potential for collaboration or support roles in fulfilling such specialised supply needs. Companies engaged in research, development, and manufacturing of scientific tools could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to further business growth and partnerships with established academic institutions like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Title

SQUID Magnetometer

Notice Description

Supply & Delivery of one SQUID magnetometer with superconducting magnet and variable temperature insert in a liquid helium Dewar. The magnet should be capable of being operated in continuous, ramping, or persistent mode. The SQUID system should incorporate a variable temperature cryostat insert capable of operating from 350K to around 2K. The DC SQUID should allow to measure magnetic moments of 5x10(-8) emu from samples mounted in a pressure cell of ~20g weight.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edac09c9-3977-4461-8061-3604dc7f7d17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9813c6-9dff-43cd-a838-475cb93bfc5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2017 - 27 Jun 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 8BB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOT-QUANTUM DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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