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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83b1f095-9875-4ab4-8e47-ef0e4ad75e6b

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is initiating a procurement process titled "ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge" within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This procurement aims to acquire a refrigerator to house one of their Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC) without requiring additional liquid cryogens for operation. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method. The tender period will end on 25th November 2024 at 15:00. Located in Teddington, England, the contract is expected to commence on 20th December 2024 and conclude on 19th December 2025. The total value of the contract is estimated to be GBP 185,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of cryogenic refrigeration systems, particularly those capable of manufacturing equipment that meets the specific requirements listed by NPL. Companies with expertise in creating advanced cooling systems for laboratory use without the need for additional cryogens would find this contract especially beneficial. Businesses already supplying similar equipment within the UK, Europe, or other global locations should consider competing for this tender to expand their market presence and foster growth in their operations.

## 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. Note: Due to the Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) Reference 2024/S 000-019150 Published on 21/06/2024 the Authority is reducing the tendering timescales to 21 days. NB: To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents you will first need to be registered on the tendering portal. Please go to the landing page: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml from where you will see a button to Register. Once registered you may search for this opportunity and express interest, download documents, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1363833f-4cc0-45f6-b4d4-db5b83cd95cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1363833f-4cc0-45f6-b4d4-db5b83cd95cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1363833f-4cc0-45f6-b4d4-db5b83cd95cb
  1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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