Award

Cryogen Free Helium Dilution Refrigerator

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2023 at 10:21

Tender

26 Sep 2022 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy has completed a procurement process for a Cryogen Free Helium Dilution Refrigerator. The procurement falls under the goods category and was carried out via an open procedure. The tender, with the title "Cryogen Free Helium Dilution Refrigerator," aimed to acquire laboratory, optical, and precision equipment excluding glasses. The procurement was awarded to BlueFors Cryogenics Oy Ltd. with a contract value of £341,609. The contracting authority, Cardiff University, is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage with Cardiff University. The active status of the tender indicates a readiness for suppliers to participate in the bidding process. Cardiff University emphasizes the importance of social and environmental considerations in contract performance, offering the potential for suppliers to showcase their commitment to community benefits. Interested businesses can access detailed tender information and submit bids electronically through the procurement portal provided by Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

Cryogen Free Helium Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy requires a cryogen-free helium dilution refrigerator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy requires a cryogen-free helium dilution refrigerator.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the contract in line with any extended warranties that may be purchased.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002890-2023
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)


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£341,609 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20233 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Huw Price
Contact Email
pricegh@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORS CRYOGENICS

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