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title: "Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat"
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published: "2020-12-03"
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# Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a8fcab-3d48-46df-b723-6b1efd699201

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has announced an Invitation To Tender for the supply of a Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in superconducting quantum computing. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender is currently active and will conclude on 8 January 2021. The associated contract period is set to commence on 2 February 2021 and will run until 31 March 2021. Prospective bidders should register through the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to participate in this open procurement process, which surpasses the relevant financial thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and superconducting technology. Companies engaged in the manufacturing of cryogenic probe stations or similar technologies, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the optical and precision equipment sector, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to deliver high-quality, cryogen-free testing solutions, and expertise in automated measurement systems can provide a competitive edge in fulfilling NPL's requirements for innovative research and development applications.

## Notice

The department of quantum technology at NPL is extending its capability in the emerging area of superconducting quantum computing. As part of this NPL is seeking to enhance its capability to probe large-scale superconducting circuits. The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for cryogenic probe station to be used for wafer-scale characterization of microfabricated superconducting circuits. The system should be cryogen free ("dry") and equipped with two DC and two RF probes (at least 18 GHz) and be able to cool samples to temperatures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1d887c-e4c2-494f-b943-f48d2f2ece7b |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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

- 3 Dec 2020 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1d887c-e4c2-494f-b943-f48d2f2ece7b
- 13 Aug 2020 at 09:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6126f94a-f805-47a0-bd53-8220463f28ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1d887c-e4c2-494f-b943-f48d2f2ece7b
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6126f94a-f805-47a0-bd53-8220463f28ae
  13th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

## Provenance

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