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title: "SQUID Magnetometer"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# SQUID Magnetometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bfbffaf-f75a-4ddc-85ee-a075c861816b

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for the supply and delivery of a SQUID magnetometer, which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 February 2017. The estimated value of the contract is £180,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 22 February 2017 and conclude on 21 February 2018. The delivery location is specified as Bristol, South West, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Companies with expertise in providing scientific instruments, especially those capable of delivering sophisticated systems like magnetometers, would find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, it may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to meet the specifications outlined in the tender, thereby enhancing their visibility and competitiveness in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Supply & Delivery of one SQUID magnetometer with superconducting magnet and variable temperature insert in a liquid helium Dewar. The magnet should be capable of being operated in continuous, ramping, or persistent mode. The SQUID system should incorporate a variable temperature cryostat insert capable of operating from 350K to around 2K. The DC SQUID should allow to measure magnetic moments of 5x10(-8) emu from samples mounted in a pressure cell of ~20g weight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fabf248-af1a-41fc-974e-ba223b75d24f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 21 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fabf248-af1a-41fc-974e-ba223b75d24f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fabf248-af1a-41fc-974e-ba223b75d24f
  25th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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