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title: "OJEU ITT - Dilution Refrigerator"
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# OJEU ITT - Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53806ffe-8489-42de-96bd-f472a5d1bbf3

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "OJEU ITT - Dilution Refrigerator," which falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement is taking place in Teddington, London, and is set to conclude on 20 December 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 31 January 2019 and extend through to 31 December 2019. Interested suppliers should note that funding confirmation is expected by April 2019, with all communication and submissions managed via the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of producing advanced dilution refrigerators suitable for superconducting circuit measurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to support their involvement in this competitive process. Businesses that excel in delivering high-precision engineering solutions with rapid turnaround capabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a new dilution refrigerator for measurements of superconducting circuits and high coherence superconducting qubits at millikelvin temperatures. The new system should be large enough to accommodate multiple samples, each one requiring multiple microwave and dc-lines. Furthermore, the system will host a scanning probe measurement (SPM) system meaning a low-vibration level at the mixing chamber is of utmost importance. The system will also be used for commercial services for which rapid turnaround and exchange of dedicated measurement line assemblies are required. Please note that funding for this procurement will not be confirmed until April 2019 at the latest. NPL entirely expects to receive full funding for this project and appreciates the tenderers discretion during the tender and awarding process. Order confirmation is therefore likely to be in April 2019 but may be before. NPL reserves the right to amend, add to or withdraw all, or any part of this ITT at any time during the procurement exercise. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk Delays in response as a result of technical difficulties will not assure that extensions to the bid submission date will be given. Where there are further issues, which Bravo Solutions cannot resolve then the associated Buyer at NPL can be emailed at James.webb@npl.co.uk or procurement@npl.co.uk All documentation and attachments provided by NPL will be available on Bravo. All communication and submission of Tender documents must be uploaded and carried out via the Bravo e-Tendering Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b14ea6-fc82-4647-868a-941a9df925a1 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| 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

- 16 Nov 2018 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b14ea6-fc82-4647-868a-941a9df925a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b14ea6-fc82-4647-868a-941a9df925a1
  16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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