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3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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25 Mar 2024 at 09:02

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20 Dec 2023 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield's department of Physics and Astronomy has completed a procurement process for closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots. The main procurement category is goods, with two lots specified: one for Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging and another for Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements. The University of Sheffield is the buyer, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract for the Optical Table Cryostat was awarded to Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd, while the contract for the Standalone Optical Cryostat went to Attocube systems AG.

This tender for closed-cycle cryostat systems offers opportunities for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. Companies that specialize in supplying high-quality laboratory equipment tailored for optical spectroscopy applications could compete effectively. The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers who can deliver cutting-edge solutions for its research needs in the field of semiconductor quantum dots. The tender presents a chance for businesses, especially those offering innovative optical instrumentation, to partner with a prestigious academic institution and showcase their technical expertise.

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Notice Title

3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's department of Physics and Astronomy are looking to procure 2 types of closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs): Lot 1 - Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging Lot 2 - Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Finder a Tender with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases.

Lot Information

Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging

A closed-cycle cryostat system is required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal uses will be for micro-photoluminescence and photoluminescence imaging from self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements

Up to 2 closed-cycle cryostat systems are required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal use will be for micro-photoluminescence measurements of self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in particular long-duration measurements under resonant laser excitation that require very high stability and low vibration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009517-2024
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, SME

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£457,748 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 5 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS

QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND

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