--- title: "Purchase of an Optical Closed-cycle Helium Cryostat at Lancaster University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2020-09-28" --- # Purchase of an Optical Closed-cycle Helium Cryostat at Lancaster University Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-876031ba-f29d-42a1-8e5f-3ace30eb75cc.json) ## Summary The tender for the "Purchase of an Optical Closed-cycle Helium Cryostat" at Lancaster University is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. Lancaster University is seeking suppliers for a cutting-edge closed-cycle helium cryostat designed for ultrafast spectroscopy measurements. The contract will be awarded following an open procurement method, which allows all qualified bidders to participate. The deadline to submit tenders is 26 October 2020, with an anticipated contract period starting on 9 November 2020 and lasting until 8 November 2021. The estimated contract value is £60,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment and cryogenic technology. Suppliers that can offer innovative designs or configurations for cryostats, including systems to operate within magnetic fields, will find this an advantageous bidding process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is well-suited to companies that can provide tailored solutions and demonstrate their capabilities in the field of optical and precision equipment. ## Notice We seek a closed-cycle helium cryostat with optical access for ultrafast spectroscopy measurements using femtosecond laser light with photon energies varying between THz and near-UV ranges. We envisage a full system consisting of a cryostat itself, compressor, vacuum pump and control electronics. The application of the cryostat will involve measurements in magnetic fields and therefore its sample chamber and holder should be free from magnetic materials. . We are open to consider different designs and configurations to satisfy technical requirements specified below. Where suppliers can offer specifications or capability beyond the essential specification only as significant extra cost, suppliers may offer such elements as optional extensions to the base tender offering. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9534e914-793e-4d7e-a69a-04e84d2f54a0 | | 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 | 28 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | 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 - 28 Sep 2020 at 17:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9534e914-793e-4d7e-a69a-04e84d2f54a0 - 28 Sep 2020 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9534e914-793e-4d7e-a69a-04e84d2f54a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9534e914-793e-4d7e-a69a-04e84d2f54a0 28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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