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title: "Invitation To Tender Dry Dilution Fridge"
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# Invitation To Tender Dry Dilution Fridge

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bde51c0-f7ed-4ecf-bf0b-d14691454323

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting an open tender process for the procurement of a dry dilution fridge, required for the development of superconducting electronics. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is set in Teddington, London, with a final date for submission of proposals by 16 February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2021 and continue for one year, ending on 1 March 2022. Notably, this is an accelerated process, allowing for a shorter tender period of just 15 days.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment and superconducting materials. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply advanced scientific apparatus would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NPL's commitment to developing next-generation technologies creates a promising environment for innovative suppliers to expand their market reach and contribute to cutting-edge research.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a dry dilution refrigerator, with full 3He charge, capable of achieving a base temperature of not more than 30mK. A solenoid superconducting magnet will be incorporated as well as a number of microwave lines and full low frequency and thermometry instrumentation. It will be required for extensive development of superconducting electronics based on Josephson devices. Additional information: TED PIN Notice 2020/S 162-395278. link to Prior Information Notice on TED published in August 2020. The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c039ad-1a8a-4cb3-8efc-042316d6ab48 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 21:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c039ad-1a8a-4cb3-8efc-042316d6ab48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c039ad-1a8a-4cb3-8efc-042316d6ab48
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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