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title: "Sciences - Supply of Cryostat"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# Sciences - Supply of Cryostat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eed7ec5-96ab-458f-ad1b-19f226084ea2

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has concluded the contracting process for the supply of a specialised cryostat for its Quantum Project, focusing on research involving ion trap quantum computing setups. Categorised under Medical Equipment (CPV id: 33100000), the tender was targeted at the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the awarding phase, with the contract award published on 6th February 2025, and the contract period set from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027. The procurement was executed using a direct award method as per Regulation 32, with a total contract value of £280,084.01 (GBP). 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those geared towards supporting advanced research infrastructures. Although the award has been made to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc., a large-scale supplier, similar future opportunities could benefit firms with expertise in quantum computing apparatus or cryogenic technologies. Businesses with the capacity to provide compatible research and development tools in the medical or scientific research sectors would find such opportunities especially advantageous for nurturing growth and establishing long-term partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Sussex.

## Notice

The Quantum Project at the University requires a specialised cryostat designed for full compatibility with its existing and planned research infrastructure in Pevensey II. The research involves three independent ion trap quantum computing setups, utilizing trapped Ytterbium ions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac53ce0-0bc2-4a03-a1fe-787cdfd368f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award (Regulation 32) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,084 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac53ce0-0bc2-4a03-a1fe-787cdfd368f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac53ce0-0bc2-4a03-a1fe-787cdfd368f9
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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