Tender

2024-25/5045 -Supply of a Dilution Refrigerator including a 12T magnet

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

21 May 2025 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds, as the contracting authority, is initiating a procurement process for the supply of a dilution refrigerator equipped with a 12T magnet for their School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This tender, entitled "2024-25/5045 –Supply of a Dilution Refrigerator including a 12T magnet," falls under the analysis apparatus category. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the procurement involves an open, competitive flexible procedure, presently in the tender stage. The expression of interest deadline is set for 20th June 2025, with the enquiry period ending on the same date. The anticipated award period concludes on 28th August 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028. The estimated contract value is £923,000.

This procurement presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specializing in high-performance laboratory equipment and measurement systems, particularly those capable of integrating complex apparatus such as microwave and terahertz components. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality technical solutions with competitive lead times, strong warranty, aftersales service, and sustainability considerations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, this tender is open to SMEs, providing an accessible pathway for smaller enterprises to engage with a prominent educational institution like the University of Leeds and potentially expand their portfolio within the UK academic and research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024-25/5045 -Supply of a Dilution Refrigerator including a 12T magnet

Notice Description

The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a dilution refrigerator including a 12T magnet. The system will be used for dc, as well as high frequency (microwave and terahertz) measurements. It will be supplied with microwave co-axial and dc wiring, and will later be fitted with THz apparatus (in-situ THz quantum cascade lasers and a piezoelectric positioning system, the latter allowing active control of optical fibres for THz-TDS measurements) by the University following procurement For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Analysis-apparatus./NVXGFXKR9H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NVXGFXKR9H

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023879-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£923,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£923,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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