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title: "UKRI-4747 Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System"
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# UKRI-4747 Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180c4039-b7de-407c-a2b8-f01000a55c7a

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## Summary

The contracting process, led by UK Research & Innovation, involves the award of a contract for the provision of a Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement pertains to the goods category, following an open procurement method, and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process culminated in the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 14th May 2025 and published on 27th May 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 203,990, will last from 15th May 2025 to 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment industry to supply cutting-edge technology for advanced research projects. Companies like ICE Oxford Ltd, which was awarded the contract, highlight how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively engage in such public sector contracts, promoting growth and innovation within the sector. Given the specific nature of the equipment and the targeted research application, businesses with expertise in ultra-low temperature systems and cryogenic technology would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurement processes.

## Notice

This procurement forms the basis for part of a research programme being undertaken at PPD and funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support exceptional researchers and innovators in the UK. Dedicated funds were awarded as part of this grant specifically for this procurement, since there is currently no such system within PPD for this research to take place. The system delivered through this procurement will be used for dedicated photosensor R&D at ultra-low temperatures (~20 mK) for the QUEST-DMC dark matter experiment, one of many experiments that STFC PPD is involved in. The system will be housed inside a larger, cryogenic laboratory ("cryolab") currently being established within PPD. The cryolab will provide a dedicated cryogenic facility within PPD for liquid noble R&D in the context of low background rare-event searches, and is applicable to several different experiments that PPD is presently involved with. The cryolab is in the process of being refurbished to specifically satisfy the requirements for this system, therefore there should be no service conditions or environmental factors that should impact the operation or performance of this system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb408408-847e-422d-a6e9-5c3d95aad312 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 22 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICE OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb408408-847e-422d-a6e9-5c3d95aad312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb408408-847e-422d-a6e9-5c3d95aad312
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=953363435
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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