Tender

Cryogen Free JJ Volt System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued an active open tender for a Cryogen Free JJ Volt System, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excluding glasses). Located in Teddington, UK, the procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 11 February 2025 at 15:00 GMT. The tender is valued at £350,000 and requires a complete primary voltage calibration system that eliminates the need for liquid helium, ensuring continuous operation for several months. Interested suppliers must register on the designated tendering system to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced calibration systems. Companies with expertise in SI traceable DC and AC voltage systems, coupled with automated calibration software, will find this contract particularly appealing. The requirement for cutting-edge technology to maintain continuous operation presents a substantial growth opportunity for suppliers in the quantum precision measurement sector, opening doors for future collaborations and innovation in scientific research infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Cryogen Free JJ Volt System

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a complete primary voltage calibration system built around a Josephson array quantum standard. The purpose is to move away from the current generation of standards that use liquid helium to cool the sample to one that is liquid cryogen-free with the aim that no liquid helium should be required for either cool-down or routine operation, and hence the system should be capable of continuous operation for periods of at least several months. The system should be capable of providing: SI traceable DC voltages up to 10 V, with an uncertainty better than 1 nV/V. software to run the system and automate the calibration of standards. the capability to generate AC voltages up to a few kHz. To express interest in this tender you fill first need to be registered on the tendering system. Please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml (from where you can register if not already registered) and search for 'ITT: itt_2533 - ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System'

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a complete primary voltage calibration system built around a Josephson array quantum standard. The purpose is to move away from the current generation of standards that use liquid helium to cool the sample to one that is liquid cryogen-free with the aim that no liquid helium should be required for either cool-down or routine operation, and hence the system should be capable of continuous operation for periods of at least several months. The system should be capable of providing: SI traceable DC voltages up to 10 V, with an uncertainty better than 1 nV/V. software to run the system and automate the calibration of standards. the capability to generate AC voltages up to a few kHz. To express interest in this tender you fill first need to be registered on the tendering system. Please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml (from where you can register if not already registered) and search for 'ITT: itt_2533 - ITT_123111 - Cryogen Free Josephson Junction (JJ) Voltage System'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d685
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gary Phillips
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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