--- title: "Provision of a He-3 Refrigerator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2018-04-26" --- # Provision of a He-3 Refrigerator Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fa15f-4b5a-4218-8a49-15c6b778cd1c.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a He-3 Refrigerator for physics experiments involving levitated optomechanics at low temperatures. This open tender process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £100,000. The tender period concluded on 26 April 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 31 October 2018, running until 30 October 2019. The project falls under the goods category, specifically within the CPV classification for Refrigerators, and delivery is required to Southampton, South East, United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in refrigerating equipment and related technologies. Companies that have capabilities in producing or supplying advanced scientific machinery, particularly those that can meet the specified low temperature requirements, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The University of Southampton would like to purchase a He-3 Refrigerator to allow for physics experiments with levitated optomechanics at low temperatures. The full specifications can be found in File 1 Appendix 1. Additional information: This Tender has now been awarded. The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the contract. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae83ba4e-504e-4553-9989-5d9e353ad3cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 39711130 - Refrigerators - 42513200 - Refrigerating equipment - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 26 Apr 2018 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae83ba4e-504e-4553-9989-5d9e353ad3cd - 23 Feb 2018 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae83ba4e-504e-4553-9989-5d9e353ad3cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae83ba4e-504e-4553-9989-5d9e353ad3cd 26th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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