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title: "Magneto-optical, Low-vibration, Closed-cycle Cryostat"
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# Magneto-optical, Low-vibration, Closed-cycle Cryostat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b901a201-05c4-43ef-9041-feb6fd94671f

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is conducting a procurement process for a "Magneto-optical, Low-vibration, Closed-cycle Cryostat" under an open procurement method. This contract is classified under the CPV category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender process began on 20th January 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th February 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £150,500, has a contract period commencing on 30th April 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2021. The location for delivery is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suitable for their expertise. Companies that can supply a sophisticated closed-cycle Helium cryostat, capable of maintaining specific temperature and magnetic field conditions, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this bidding process.

## Notice

We require a closed-cycle (i.e. 'dry') He cryostat that controls the sample temperature between ~4-350K with optical access for free-space coupling of laser beams/emission and with applied magnetic fields from 0T to >0.7T. The cryostat will be used in the Lord Porter Laser Facility for a variety of different spectroscopic measurements. The main samples will be thin films or monolayers of organic semiconductor or photoactive proteins, either coupled to confined optical fields (e.g. surface plasmons or within a microcavity) or on a silica substrate. Typical samples sizes will be roughly 1cm diameter/square.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c23e6e-a078-4a74-9ff0-18a6f12937b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,500 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c23e6e-a078-4a74-9ff0-18a6f12937b7
- 20 Jan 2021 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02377ccc-7c89-43e6-9184-fd736f5cc9c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c23e6e-a078-4a74-9ff0-18a6f12937b7
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02377ccc-7c89-43e6-9184-fd736f5cc9c3
  20th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e.tendering site

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