Award

Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 13:09

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster has completed an open procurement procedure for the "Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator," aimed at enhancing laboratory capabilities within the United Kingdom's regions such as UKC, UKD, and others. The procurement, valued at £543,299.37, concluded with the award notice published on 14 April 2026. The tender process was initiated earlier in February 2026, with a submission deadline in March, and the award decision anticipated by mid-March. The standstill period ends on 24 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 25 April 2026. This purchase falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and marks the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated refrigeration systems for quantum device testing. While Oxford Nanoscience Limited secured the contract, the procurement process involved open competition with three bids received, highlighting opportunities for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers. Businesses with expertise in cryogen-free technologies, high-performance refrigeration, and advanced magnetic systems are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurements, driving innovation and potentially expanding their operational presence across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator The dilution refrigerator must be able to reach milli-Kelvin temperatures and allow ~6 months of continuous operation time, at such low temperatures. Additionally, the dilution refrigerator should be equipped with a variable vector magnet with a field strength of at least 1-1-1 Tesla, 48 (low-resistance) DC lines and at least 6 coaxial lines (with good signal transmission up to 18 GHz) for AC electrical testing of quantum devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£543,299 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOSCIENCE

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