--- title: "3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-03-25" --- # 3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is looking to procure 2 types of closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The procurement process is at the award stage. The title of the tender is "3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots)" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The contract period runs from 4th March 2024 to 5th March 2024. The tender value is £450,000, with an award value of £457,748.82. This tender by the University of Sheffield offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of optical and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises would be well-suited to compete due to the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy applications should consider engaging with the University of Sheffield. The procurement method is an open procedure with a focus on goods in the laboratory equipment sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield's department of Physics and Astronomy are looking to procure 2 types of closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). Lot 1 - Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging: A closed-cycle cryostat system is required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal uses will be for micro-photoluminescence and photoluminescence imaging from self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Lot 2 - Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements: Up to 2 closed-cycle cryostat systems are required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal use will be for micro-photoluminescence measurements of self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in particular long-duration measurements under resonant laser excitation that require very high stability and low vibration. This is an FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b789a8b-4e4c-477d-8a4d-3e97a7510949 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £457,748 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS; 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 - 25 Mar 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b789a8b-4e4c-477d-8a4d-3e97a7510949 - 20 Dec 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06356c29-1dfb-4dcf-a7a7-30f75cb72138 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b789a8b-4e4c-477d-8a4d-3e97a7510949 25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06356c29-1dfb-4dcf-a7a7-30f75cb72138 20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield All tender documents can be accessed at ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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