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Closed Cycle Cryocooler

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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16 Apr 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Heriot-Watt University focuses on the acquisition of a Closed Cycle Cryocooler for research purposes. This contract, awarded to MY CRYO FIRM, falls under the goods category within the education industry. The contract was finalised on April 16, 2021, with a total value of €126,948. The delivery of the goods is to be made to the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, although the award was made without competition based on technical justifications as outlined in the relevant regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the production and supply of sophisticated scientific equipment. Companies that specialise in cryogenics, precision engineering, or related technology sectors are well-suited to explore future contracts in this domain. The specific nature of this procurement also encourages innovative firms capable of developing unique solutions to meet high technical specifications, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Closed Cycle Cryocooler

Notice Description

The University requires to purchase for research a highly stable closed cycle cryocooler, capable of hosting commercial lens systems and objectives in vacuum, along with high precision micropositioners. The system should include coaxial cables and electronic wirings for DC voltages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: Following extensive market research undertaken by the end user, it has revealed that the Optidry 250 supplied by My Cryo Firm is the only system that can deliver the necessary specification, meeting the following requirements : 1. Sample base temperature < 3K guaranteed 2. Temperature stability < 1.5 mK 3. Vibrational stability < 30 nm peak-to-peak guaranteed, <20 nm considered 4. Closed-cycle system - no liquid cryogens required. 5. The system includes 4 RF lines (up to 27GHz) and 2 DC lines 24 pins. 6. The sample chamber has a diameter of 25 cm, thus can host commercially available 3-axis micropositioners and microscope objectives. It is sufficiently big to host a large superconducting magnet (up to 7 T). 7. It can be mounted on standard optical benches. 8. It guarantees the future integration of 1) a superconducting magnet capable of generating up to 7T magnetic field and 2) an extra loop of circulation of He gas to reach temperatures of ~1K that can be activated or deactivated at the operator's will. The principal purpose of this contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412341
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
£126,948 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.naismith@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MY CRYO FIRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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