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Supply & installation of helium liquefier system

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply & installation of helium liquefier system" was carried out by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the works category, specifically involving the installation work of cooling equipment. The process was managed as a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, highlighting the streamlined nature of the contract. The contract was awarded to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc., an SME based in Syracuse, United States, and is set to be active from 12 March 2024 to 31 March 2024, with the contract signed on 11 March 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in scientific equipment and installation services to grow, especially those experienced in cooling systems. Given the direct procurement method, the contract was awarded based on specific supplier qualifications, suggesting that similar businesses with expertise in such niche areas might consider positioning themselves for future tenders. SMEs that focus on cutting-edge cryogenic technologies and can efficiently supply and install advanced equipment will find this sector rewarding, particularly when liaising with educational institutions and research facilities like The University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & installation of helium liquefier system

Notice Description

Supply & installation of helium liquefier system. As per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06613d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,025 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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