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INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR A CRYOSUITCASE

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cardiff University, which is seeking to award a contract for a "Cryosuitcase." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is open, and the tender has already reached the award stage as of 26th April 2022. The tender originally closed for submissions on 11th December 2020, with the award period concluding on 22nd December 2020. The purchasing organisation is located in Cardiff, Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in developing cryogenic technologies. Companies that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender, including maintaining vacuum conditions and cryogenic temperatures, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Cardiff University could also pave the way for future collaborations within the education and research sectors.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR A CRYOSUITCASE

Notice Description

We run the National XPS service for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with our main laboratory based in the Harwell science park and research "spokes" in Cardiff, UCL and Manchester Universities. We are developing our service to include the analysis of cryogenically cooled samples prepared in a glove box or under vacuum. We require one vacuum "cryosuitcase" capable of evacuating the inert atmosphere and transporting samples from an M. Braun, "Unilab plus" glove box to the sample magazine on a Kratos Axis Supra XP spectrometer whilst maintaining the samples at cryogenic temperatures.The cyrosuitcase must:* maintain full functionality under its own power for a minimum of 6 hours.* achieve a minimum temperature during transfer of 200K* maintain the minimum temperature for at least four hours during transfer* maintain a vacuum of < 10-8 mbar for at least 6 hours during transfer* fit into, or interface with the main ante chamber of a M. Braun, "Unilab plus" glovebox (ante chamber dimensions: 390D x 600L (mm))* have a minimum 12 month manufacturer's guarantee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-105565
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Andrea Djordjevic
Contact Email
djordjevica@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEWVAC COMPONENTS

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