Tender

ITT for a Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 14:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, inviting bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of a cryo-free dilution refrigerator. This public procurement is an open procedure and falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is valued at £590,000 and is set to take place in Lancaster, situated within the region of UKD44 in the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 6th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 19th March 2026 to 18th March 2028. The procurement process is managed electronically, allowing for submissions in English, reflecting the University's open approach to engaging with potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers specializing in scientific equipment. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality precision instruments and who can meet both economic and technical selection criteria are well-suited to compete in this process. The University of Lancaster encourages bids from SMEs, making the tender an attractive opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to expand their market presence. The potential for a substantial contract value makes this tender an appealing prospect for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the market for sophisticated laboratory equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for a Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the supply, delivery and installation of a cryo-free dilution refrigerator. Further information is contained within the Invitation to Participate document, issued in Intend. The University of Lancaster ("the University") is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. Advertisement of any contract in the 'Find a Tender' is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no obligation to comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended). The University reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as the University considers necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011417-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 2-3 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 LANCASTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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