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title: "FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier"
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# FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ddddf24-77e4-4ef2-aa6e-4154796072d2

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the upgrade of a Helium liquefier, titled "FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to machinery for liquefying air or other gases. The project is located in West Yorkshire, UK, with the tender period concluding on 17th January 2020. Following the award, the contract is scheduled to commence on 20th April 2020 and will last until 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised machinery and equipment for scientific research and industry. Companies that manufacture or provide sophisticated gas liquefaction technology would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses with experience in negotiation and project management, especially those familiar with sector-specific standards and regulations, could greatly benefit from this project as the University seeks to ensure reliable operations for the next two decades.

## Notice

1.The University of Leeds is currently in the process of relocating the School of Physics into a new building. As part of this project there is an opportunity to upgrade the Helium liquefier to ensure that a reliable supply of liquid Helium is maintained both during the change-over period to the new building and remains fit for purpose for the next 20 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00718e06-994e-4231-8abc-aa91f2a9e387 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00718e06-994e-4231-8abc-aa91f2a9e387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00718e06-994e-4231-8abc-aa91f2a9e387
  2nd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Machinery-for-liquefying-air-or-other-gases./6BT2PB9M2P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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