School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2021 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Tender

02 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a public procurement process for the "School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems." This procurement, classified under the goods category, involved systems for measuring physical properties and magnetic characteristics within the newly funded material characterisation facility, which is part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials located in St Andrews, UK. Noteworthy dates include the completion of the award on 13 May 2021, with an active value of £807,929 for each of the two main systems. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and measurement technologies to expand their market reach and establish relationships with academic institutions. Suppliers of cryogenic systems, measurement devices, and related goods would find this procurement particularly relevant. Interested vendors should consider leveraging this contract to demonstrate their technological capabilities and potentially secure long-term partnerships within the educational sector, benefiting from the reputation and resources of the University of St Andrews.

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Notice Title

School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems

Notice Description

The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry have received funding for a new material characterisation facility which will become a part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. The facility will include: - Lot 1 - system for the measurement of physical properties such as charge transport and specific heat with a - Lot 2 - second system to specialise in SQUID based magnetic property measurements

Lot Information

Measurement System for Physical Properties

Section I / System I - Measurement system for physical properties Base System Option 1: Liquid Helium Dewar with nitrogen jacket Base System Option 2: Liquid Helium Dewar / Vapour shielded Base System Option 3: Cryogen Free Dewar Please see tender documents for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

SQUID Based Cryogenic Measurement System for Magnetic Properties

SQUID based cryogenic measurement system for magnetic properties. Please see tender documents for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416902
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£807,929 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quantum Design UK and Ireland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401246
    School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems - The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry have received funding for a new material characterisation facility which will become a part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. The facility will include: - Lot 1 - system for the measurement of physical properties such as charge transport and specific heat with a - Lot 2 - second system to specialise in SQUID based magnetic property measurements
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416902
    School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems - The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry have received funding for a new material characterisation facility which will become a part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. The facility will include: - Lot 1 - system for the measurement of physical properties such as charge transport and specific heat with a - Lot 2 - second system to specialise in SQUID based magnetic property measurements

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