--- title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryomagnetic System for NMR Applications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2024-11-14" --- # Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Cryomagnetic System for NMR Applications Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21013020-2950-4fbd-bc32-7db13795048f.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a cryomagnetic system suitable for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) applications. This project, which supports the Ultra-Low-Temperature NMR facilities created with an EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure award, will be instrumental for fundamental and applied science research across the UK. The procurement, classified under CPV code 38340000 (Instruments for measuring quantities), follows an open procedure and is currently active in the tender stage. The successful bid should ensure the system meets specific technical requirements and interfaces seamlessly with the University's helium liquefier system. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 9th December 2024 and the contract commencing on 2nd January 2025, with completion by 2nd March 2026. The delivery location is at the University's Edgbaston campus, postcode B15 2TT. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instrumentation. Companies experienced in manufacturing and installing NMR-related cryomagnetic systems, particularly those with expertise in superconducting technology and ultra-low temperature equipment, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The tender's requirements for modularity, reliability, and user-friendly interfaces align with the strengths of innovative SMEs that can offer bespoke technological solutions. Participation in this project allows contractors to showcase their capabilities to a prestigious institution, potentially opening doors to future collaborations and contracts within the research and academic sectors. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a cryomagnetic system that is suitable for NMR experiments. The cryomagnetic system will form part of the Ultra-Low-Temperature NMR, i.e. facilities created with the support of an EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure award. It will be used to facilitate/support fundamental and applied science research using NMR by researchers from chemistry, physics and materials science across the UK. In this context, the system will be used to provide a wide range of sample environment including RF access to the samples at very low temperature as well as in a strong, homogenous and stable magnetic field. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to supply modular probes that are readily modified to suit the purposes of different requirements for the sample environment. The broad user base and diverse range of materials to be characterised with the equipment means that the equipment interface should be user friendly and reliable. The cryomagnetic system should provide a sample environment on a single platform, especially being capable of sweeping the magnetic field and temperature simultaneously and continuously. It should consist of a 'Superconducting Magnet' with a maximum field strength of 16 T or higher and two cryostats that collectively provide a sample temperature range between 20 mK and 300 K or wider. Each of the cryostats should operate in a different temperature range with some overlap, e.g., i) Variable Temperature Insert (VTI) operates at temperatures between 1.5 K and 300 K or wider and ii) Dilution Refrigerator (DR) operates for temperatures between 20 mK and 2 K or wider. Specifically, the parts of the cryomagnetic system should further satisfy the following requirements: * Spatial field homogeneity around the maximum field position better than 10 ppm over 1cm3 diameter sphere volume (DSV). * Temporal field stability around the maximum field position better than 10 ppm / hour. * Maximum field ramp rate should be 1 T/min or faster. * Liquid helium consumption when fitted with VTI should be less than 400 cc / hour under static conditions with a magnet in a persistent mode. * Accessible sample space when using VTI should be 30 mm in diameter or larger. * The sample space for VTI should be filled with helium gas when in operation. * Accessible sample space when using DR should be 30 mm in diameter or larger. * The sample space for DR should be filled with liquid helium mixture when in operation. The cryostat options as well as probe options should be easily exchangeable and integrated with the magnet, with the entire system having a single PC-based controller capable of executing automated system setting and data collection. The instrument should connect directly with the University of Birmingham's helium liquefier system. It should be delivered, installed, and tested on site with a maintenance and service package, with provision of on-site training. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd592f90-f7f4-44de-982a-dab52c20a053 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,120,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd592f90-f7f4-44de-982a-dab52c20a053 - 4 Nov 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd592f90-f7f4-44de-982a-dab52c20a053 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd592f90-f7f4-44de-982a-dab52c20a053 14th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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