Award

Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2021 at 07:55

Tender

25 Mar 2021 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract pertaining to the Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on refrigeration equipment classified under CPV code 39711100. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was officially awarded on 5th July 2021, with a total contract value of £371,500. The procurement process has concluded, with the details of the contract being actively managed by the university's procurement department.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms that specialise in the supply and commissioning of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in cryogen-free systems and superconductive technology. Businesses capable of demonstrating a strong technical background, as indicated by the requirement for prior experience with similar equipment, will be best positioned to compete. Additionally, companies with a solid financial foundation, as evidenced by minimum turnover requirements and relevant insurance holdings, will find this contract particularly accessible for growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator equipped with a super conductive magnet to test and characterise the proposed quantum electronic devices.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018352-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£346,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£371,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.flockhart@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOSCIENCE

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