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title: "Invitation To Tender - Dilution Refrigerator"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2021-11-18"
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# Invitation To Tender - Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1eac552-8876-4b0b-a186-3bee9b5fa6da

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process for a "Dilution Refrigerator" intended for cryogenic measurement in quantum devices testing. This procurement falls within the laboratory equipment sector, specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. The tender process is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 10 January 2022. The equipment will be installed at NPL's Advanced Quantum Metrology Lab located in Teddington, London, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, utilising the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal for submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology and quantum device systems. Companies with the capability to assemble and install precision scientific instruments, as well as manage complex systems like gas handling and automated monitoring, will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. As the NPL is seeking SMEs, smaller enterprises with innovative solutions in the relevant fields may also have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a cryogenic measurement platform for the purposes of quantum devices testing. Devices under test will typically be semiconductor or superconductor nanodevices, for instance functioning as prototype quantum bits, quantum sensors, or quantum electrical standards. The required temperatures and continuous run time required dictate that this must be a 'dry' dilution fridge system with base temperature

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85120edd-b77b-46ef-81f6-482ad1461ecb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 21:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85120edd-b77b-46ef-81f6-482ad1461ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85120edd-b77b-46ef-81f6-482ad1461ecb
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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