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Helium Liquefaction System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body, located in Edinburgh, UK, recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Helium Liquefaction System. The procurement process has been completed, with Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc being the supplier. The University reserves the right to purchase additional components related to the system. The contract was signed on June 3, 2024, with a total value of 182,080.0 US dollars.

This procurement opportunity to supply a Helium Liquefaction System offers potential for business growth to companies in the goods category. The University of Edinburgh specifically sought a small portable liquid Helium plant. Businesses involved in cryocooler technologies, refrigeration systems, and research laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete. The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, attracted bids from both EU and non-EU companies, showcasing an opportunity for international business engagement.

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Notice Title

Helium Liquefaction System

Notice Description

Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day.

Options: -The University reserves the right to purchase additional components from the successful tenderer relating to this system. -Additionally, the University reserves the right to purchase additional equipment from the successful tenderer should it receive additional funding to do so.

Renewal: Four further 12-month periods of extension available to the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20241 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
elliot.freeman@ed.ac.uk, mritchi7@ed.ac.uk, sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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