Planning

Supply and Delivery of a Cryocooler System

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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PlanningUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD (UKIFS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process to secure the supply and delivery of a cryocooler system. This procurement is designed to house a vibration-sensitive device, requiring optical access and electrical feedthroughs for power and diagnostics. The procurement documents are readily accessible online, and interested parties must submit their questionnaire responses by 15th April 2025. The delivery of the cryocooler system is set to commence on 12th May 2025, ending by 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under the industrial machinery, research technical equipment, and cooling and ventilation equipment categories, situated in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in industrial machinery, cooling systems, and research equipment. The contract includes both supply and installation services, making it particularly suited for businesses with expertise in mechanical and electrical installations. Companies engaging in scientific instrumentation and those with the capability to provide high-precision equipment will find this tender particularly lucrative, contributing to significant business growth and potential partnerships with a prominent public authority, UKIFS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of a Cryocooler System

Notice Description

UKIFS are seeking to procure a cryocooler to house a vibration sensitive device. Optical access to the device is essential, as are electrical feedthroughs to enable power and device diagnostics.

Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 11:00 15th April 2025. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98071

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012668-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
UKIFS Operational Procurement Team
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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