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title: "SQUID Magnetometer"
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# SQUID Magnetometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d45bc67f-0c11-464f-a840-e0b2e99a98f8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of a SQUID Magnetometer, a significant investment for the establishment of the Sir Henry Royce Institute in Materials Discovery. This procurement falls under the electrical equipment and apparatus category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the tender published on 25th October 2017. The deadline for tender submissions was 20th November 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2018, concluding on 4th September 2018, with a total value of £620,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced electronics and instrumentation. Suppliers that offer innovative solutions for material characterization, particularly those capable of meeting the specified requirements for flexible systems and cryogenic technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is conducive to their involvement in such high-value projects.

## Notice

We invite tenders to supply a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometer. This will form a significant investment as part of the creation of the Sir Henry Royce Institute in Materials Discovery at the University of Sheffield. The SQUID magnetometer will characterize a wide range of materials, including ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic bulk, thin film, patterned array and nanoparticle samples, materials for nuclear waste immobilization, electroceramics, multiferroics, novel alloys and materials for nuclear fusion technology. This breadth of sample type dictates the requirement for a flexible system with a unique range of capabilities and recirculating cryogens. Delivery will be required between August & no later than the end of October 2018 Additional information: All tender documents must be obtained & returned via the In-tend site, the link for which is shown above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07fc6bf-a212-4782-b4b1-cea1f7ab7380 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 4 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £620,000 |
| 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 & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07fc6bf-a212-4782-b4b1-cea1f7ab7380
- 25 Oct 2017 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c56e99-4a36-43d8-94fd-fa140e491651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07fc6bf-a212-4782-b4b1-cea1f7ab7380
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c56e99-4a36-43d8-94fd-fa140e491651
  25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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