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title: "Supply of a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS)"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Supply of a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0805aef8-caf4-4a75-9058-8276602144fc

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure a Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS) through an open tender process. This opportunity falls under the category of goods, specifically within the industry of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The tender period concludes on 15 July 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 16 July 2019, lasting until 17 July 2019. The delivery addresses for the system include locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, indicating a potential for a wide reach for the successful supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those offering magnetic, thermal, and electrical measurement technologies. Companies with expertise in creating "cryogen free" systems or those equipped to meet the stringent technical specifications outlined in the tender would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and engage with a key player in the research and development sector.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to procure a Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) offering a wide range of magnetic, thermal and electrical measurements. It has the following minimum requirements: - "cryogen free", i.e. operated with a cryocooler; - Sample environment controls including fields up to +-14 tesla; - variable temperature insert (VTI) with a calibrated Cernox resistive temperature sensor or direct equivalent, provided with a calibration from 1.4 K to room temperature - Measurement temperature range at least between 2 and 300 K - Time to sweep to 90% of full field less than 10 min, with a thermal load on the insert - Field homogeneity +-0.01% over 3 cm on axis - Capable of performing the following measurements: o Heat capacity o DC magnetic moment (magnetometry) o AC susceptibility o DC and AC electrical properties - A sample rotator to perform a measurement with the field at different angles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0b9761-70a0-465d-a287-9c6fd99b8e30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38552000 - Electronic meters
- 38553000 - Magnetic meters

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2019 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0b9761-70a0-465d-a287-9c6fd99b8e30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0b9761-70a0-465d-a287-9c6fd99b8e30
  16th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28914&B=OGC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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