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title: "ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge"
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# ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-360b0146-6be5-4cdd-8895-11cc5ea3c1a1

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a cryo-free QHR fridge under the contract title "ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge". This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV: 38000000). The process reached its award stage on 20th January 2025, with the contract running from 5th February 2025 to 4th February 2026. The project, situated in Teddington, England, required a solution that maintains a steady temperature without the need for additional cryogens. The contract, valued at £159,600, was awarded through an open procedure (above threshold) to Cryogenic Limited.

The procurement of this specialised equipment represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers within the scientific and precision equipment sectors. Firms with capabilities in cryogenic systems and those experienced in providing long-term, stable temperature solutions are particularly well-suited to such projects. Although the procurement is complete, similar future tenders from NPL could offer substantial business growth prospects for SMEs and large enterprises capable of fulfilling stringent scientific requirements.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a refrigerator to house one of our Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC). Currently the system is mounted in a dewar of helium to provide the necessary temperature, but this requires refilling periodically and we wish to move to a closed setup which does not need additional cryogens for sustained periods of operation. The asset must therefore: 1) Allow the existing CCC components to be mounting in the cold space of the fridge. 2) Hold a steady temperature of 4 K or less for a sustained period. 3) Not require any additional liquid cryogens for cool-down or whilst running.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626e69a7-7d92-45d4-8f65-6cd79b3175d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,600 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYOGENIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626e69a7-7d92-45d4-8f65-6cd79b3175d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626e69a7-7d92-45d4-8f65-6cd79b3175d9
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.npl.co.uk

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