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# Closed cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af1c22b9-6933-40ab-ad73-65e7a60eaff7

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has awarded a contract for the supply of a closed-cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat, essential for electronic and optical characterisation, as well as the development of low-temperature opto-mechanical experiments. The procurement process was conducted via an open tender, with a closing date for submissions on 22nd April 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £112,930 and encompasses a contract period starting from 17th May 2021 to 17th May 2022, with delivery expected at their Coventry campus in the West Midlands, UK. The main procurement category falls under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically those excluding glasses.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of providing goods and services related to cryogenic technology and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal project to compete for, given its requirements, as well as businesses that focus on electrochemical apparatus and photovoltaic systems. Engaging in this tender allows firms to expand their portfolio and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Warwick.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a close cycle cryogen-free optical cryostat for electronic and optical characterisation and developing low-temperature opto-mechanical experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Please ensure you read the Invitation to Tender documentation carefully. All queries regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system via the "Correspondence" function. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. Answers to bidder questions will be issued via the Clarifications function. You are required to electronically submit your tender response via the In-Tend System. The closing date for this Invitation to Tender is 12 Midday 22nd April 2021 The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd0d97e-9916-4116-89ce-8655ab803135 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 17 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,930 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 31712331 - Photovoltaic cells
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd0d97e-9916-4116-89ce-8655ab803135
- 21 Jun 2021 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd0d97e-9916-4116-89ce-8655ab803135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd0d97e-9916-4116-89ce-8655ab803135
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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