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title: "Cryogenic Holder"
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# Cryogenic Holder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0259ca3-16ae-47c2-88e4-3cf6de2d94c7

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Cryogenic Holder" under the industry category of Diffraction Apparatus, with a focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, with an award date of 23rd May 2025, involved selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement and had a total value of £64,660. The procurement was designed to acquire three specialised items to enhance research capabilities, with the contract period starting on 24th May 2025 and concluding on 23rd August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced research technology like cryogenic holders. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence in the scientific sector. Given the procurement method and the focus on selective frameworks, companies that can demonstrate robust capability and experience in delivering sophisticated equipment can position themselves favourably for similar future opportunities with academic institutions.

## Notice

We are looking to procure three holders for a Rigaku Synergy ED. Two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder that can hold multiple grids on the same tip.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420f3bd3-47e6-435e-bf30-8dabd10f5917 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2025 - 23 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,660 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420f3bd3-47e6-435e-bf30-8dabd10f5917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420f3bd3-47e6-435e-bf30-8dabd10f5917
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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