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Cryostat of the School of Engineering

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh initiated a procurement process titled "Cryostat of the School of Engineering" under the industry category "Education." Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, focusing on goods. The tendering phase commenced on 1st September 2025, with submissions closing on 12th September 2025. An award was made post-tender, and a contract was signed on 11th December 2025, transitioning the process into the award stage. The procurement was administered by the University of Edinburgh as the central purchasing body, with the ultimate delivery location also being the university itself. The awarded contract involved an active status and a financial commitment of £204,868 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs engaged in engineering, specifically those specialising in cryogenic equipment and material testing. Companies capable of supplying cryostats suitable for application in advanced scientific research will find this procurement process optimal for growth. Green Resource Engineering Ltd was successfully contracted, highlighting that SMEs have competitive scope. This procurement process can be a keen interest to manufacturers of scientific equipment aiming to collaborate with academic institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, thereby expanding their market footprint and fostering innovation through engagement with cutting-edge educational research environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryostat of the School of Engineering

Notice Description

1.2. The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh constitutes one of the leading aggregates of engineering research capacity in the UK, with over 250 staff and 2500 students. By consolidating resources and diverse expertise, the School unites cutting-edge instrumentation, scientific proficiency, and comprehensive support services to accelerate engineering innovation and discovery. The School has a need of a cryostat. 1.1. The mission of the Cryostat at the School of Engineering is to allow cryogenic testing to be used by students and staff, enabling ground-breaking research such as material characterisation and equipment performance evaluation at cryogenic temperatures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Engineering is looking to purchase a cryostat for testing different conducting, magnetic, and thermal materials and components used in different engineering applications across cryogenic temperatures. The sample space should achieve a controlled temperature range varying from <25 K (ideally 20 K) to room temperature. The mission of the Cryostat at the School of Engineering is to allow cryogenic testing to be used by students and staff, enabling ground-breaking research such as material characterisation and equipment performance evaluation at cryogenic temperatures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£204,868 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months 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
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Green Resource Engineering Ltd (T/as GRE Ltd)

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538175
    Cryostat of the School of Engineering - 1.2. The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh constitutes one of the leading aggregates of engineering research capacity in the UK, with over 250 staff and 2500 students. By consolidating resources and diverse expertise, the School unites cutting-edge instrumentation, scientific proficiency, and comprehensive support services to accelerate engineering innovation and discovery. The School has a need of a cryostat. 1.1. The mission of the Cryostat at the School of Engineering is to allow cryogenic testing to be used by students and staff, enabling ground-breaking research such as material characterisation and equipment performance evaluation at cryogenic temperatures.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556694
    Cryostat of the School of Engineering - 1.2. The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh constitutes one of the leading aggregates of engineering research capacity in the UK, with over 250 staff and 2500 students. By consolidating resources and diverse expertise, the School unites cutting-edge instrumentation, scientific proficiency, and comprehensive support services to accelerate engineering innovation and discovery. The School has a need of a cryostat. 1.1. The mission of the Cryostat at the School of Engineering is to allow cryogenic testing to be used by students and staff, enabling ground-breaking research such as material characterisation and equipment performance evaluation at cryogenic temperatures.

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