Planning

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning a tender for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a dilution refrigerator, identified as a goods procurement opportunity in the industry category of gas refrigerators. Located in Glasgow, UK (postal code G1 1QE), the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an important deadline for registration of interest set for 5th March 2021. Interested parties should also note the future notice date of 12th March 2021, which may provide further insights into this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refrigeration technology, particularly those offering cryogen-free solutions that can meet stringent technical specifications. Suppliers capable of delivering a turn-key solution, which includes the assembly and on-site testing of a complex system, will be well-placed to compete in this tender. Companies focusing on innovative cooling technologies and integrated magnetic systems may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities, fostering potential growth through successful contract award and ongoing technical support commitments.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a dilution refrigerator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity. 1. The potential tender is for the supply of a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator. 2. The successful supplier is expected to build the refrigerator and fully integrate the technology as a turn-key solution. 3. The successful supplier is expected to deliver the equipment to the University, assemble it on-site and test its correct function. 4. The system must be capable of reaching a base temperature of 50 mK or lower. 5. The system must have a minimum cooling power of 250 microWatts at 100 mK. 6. The system must be integrated with a 3D vector field magnet with minimum field intensities of 3T (z-axis), 1T (y-axis) and 1T (x-axis). 7. The system must have the following wiring solutions: a. twisted pairs (DC) from room temperature to mixing chamber. b. coaxial semi-rigid cables (RF) from room temperature to 4 K. 8. Additional functionality may include: a. Load lock system for fast sample exchange. b. Optical fiber access (feedthrough and thermalisation stages). 9. The successful supplier is expected to provide a minimum 12-month warranty and post-commissioning technical support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003593-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers

39711130 - Refrigerators

39721200 - Gas refrigerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Hayley Clarke
Contact Email
hayley.clarke@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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