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title: "RE17451 Cryocooler and Compressor"
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# RE17451 Cryocooler and Compressor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e9f0ca-f955-40d4-a13c-223e2784a00a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking a compatible Cryocooler and Compressor for a Top Loading Closed Cycle Refrigerator at the ISIS facility. This tender (ID: RE17451) falls within the goods category, specifically heat-exchange units (CPV code: 42511100). The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period is set to commence on 18 December 2017, ending by 30 March 2018. The tender was awarded on 14 December 2017, with a total contract value of £27,938, and delivery is required to OX11 0QX.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in thermodynamic systems and cryogenic technology. Companies that can offer innovative solutions aligned with the specifications of the tender, particularly those that serve scientific institutions or related fields, would be well-suited to compete. Given that this award involved a major supplier, Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of Europe Ltd, smaller firms or larger suppliers with niche expertise may find potential to expand their market presence or partner with key industry players in this domain.

## Notice

The device must be compatible with a Top Loading Closed Cycle Refrigerator (CCR) Cryostat Body manufactured by AS Scientific Ltd: Drawing CR1-18510 and fit within a 500mm working envelope that will enable insertion into the neutron beamlines at the ISIS facility. AS have matched their product to the Sumitomo system. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5efbb9-6e9d-4d07-a2e2-ac32d5cb4dea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,938 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42511100 - Heat-exchange units

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5efbb9-6e9d-4d07-a2e2-ac32d5cb4dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5efbb9-6e9d-4d07-a2e2-ac32d5cb4dea
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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