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Award

03 Aug 2021 at 13:38

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27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2021 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a tender for the "Upgrade of a Helium Liquefier System (HLS)" at its Highfield Campus in Southampton, UK. This project falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV classification for gases. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with a value estimated at approximately £333,333. Submission deadlines have been set with important milestones such as the bid opening scheduled for March 4, 2021. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in gas distribution, instrumentation, and control equipment, particularly those that can provide a complete solution for upgrading liquefaction systems. Companies specialising in machinery for liquefying gases and those experienced in providing warranties and maintenance would be well-suited to submit bids. The ability to collaborate with the University of Southampton, a reputable educational institution, can further enhance the business's profile and lead to future project opportunities within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of a Helium Liquefier System (HLS)

Notice Description

We are tendering for an upgrade of the helium liquefaction system TCF20 into a campus wide distribution system for liquid helium and recollection of warm helium gas. The targeted solution is to extend the TCF20 liquefier within Building 46 at the University of Southampton Highfield Campus in Southampton to increase its liquid helium capacity (1), adaptation to the gas capture system at Building 27 located also on the main campus for collection of warm gas (2) and install a trailer solution to transport gas and liquid between Building 46 and Building 27 (3). We are looking for a complete solution for the realisation of this helium system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are tendering for an upgrade of the helium liquefaction system TCF20 into a campus wide distribution system for liquid helium and recollection of warm helium gas. The targeted solution is to extend the TCF20 liquefier within Building 46 at the University of Southampton Highfield Campus in Southampton to increase its liquid helium capacity (1), adaptation to the gas capture system at Building 27 located also on the main campus for collection of warm gas (2) and install a trailer solution to transport gas and liquid between Building 46 and Building 27 (3). We are looking for a complete solution for the realisation of this helium system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018612-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

24111300 - Helium

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

44161110 - Gas-distribution network

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,001 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cryo Engineering GmbH

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