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title: "GB-Canterbury: EW17_029 - Helium Liquefier System"
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# GB-Canterbury: EW17_029 - Helium Liquefier System

Buyer: EW17_029 - HELIUM LIQUEFIER SYSTEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afd49549-a2d5-4d71-8eb0-0229c61dd1b5

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## Summary

The University of Kent is seeking to procure a Helium liquefier system to enhance the efficiency of its cryogenic equipment within the School of Physical Sciences. The procurement is currently active and falls under the open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2018. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12 noon on the said date. The contract is valued at between £100,000 and £500,000 and is categorized under chemical products, specifically helium, with delivery expected in the South East region of the UK. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and conclude on 30th June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gases and chemical products, particularly those suited to provide advanced scientific equipment. Companies with experience in supplying technical goods to educational or research institutions, as well as those capable of delivering robust after-sales support, would find themselves well placed to compete in this procurement process. The involvement of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is particularly encouraged, highlighting a commitment to inclusivity in the bidding process.

## Notice

The School of Physical Sciences at the University of Kent wishes to purchase a Helium liquefier system that can be used to reduce the cost of liquid Helium in the operation of its cryogenic equipment. Additional information: Full tender response must be submitted by 12 noon on 02.06.18. All submissions must be sent via https://kent.delta-esourcing.com/ Access Code: 7E57ZD6969

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3f7c02-cebb-428d-a40f-b5ed7b16025b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | EW17_029 - HELIUM LIQUEFIER SYSTEM |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 24100000 - Gases
- 24111300 - Helium

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2018 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3f7c02-cebb-428d-a40f-b5ed7b16025b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3f7c02-cebb-428d-a40f-b5ed7b16025b
  14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=327085097
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://kent.delta-esourcing.com/

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