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title: "School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c81"
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# School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c81

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of cryogenic transport and magnetisation measurement systems as part of its new material characterisation facility focused on the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. This tender, classified under the goods category with the CPV code 38400000, is in the Tender stage, with a key deadline set for 16 February 2021. The procurement is initiated under the legal basis of the EU directive 32014L0024, and aims to secure two specific systems: one for measuring physical properties and another for SQUID-based magnetic property measurements, located in St Andrews, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced measurement instruments and characterisation systems. Suppliers with expertise in developing cryogenic measurement equipment, specifically those catering to academic and research institutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can help businesses expand their market presence and foster collaborations within the academic sector, driving growth through innovative product offerings.

## Notice

The School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry have received funding for a new material characterisation facility which will become a part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. The facility will include: - Lot 1 - system for the measurement of physical properties such as charge transport and specific heat with a - Lot 2 - second system to specialise in SQUID based magnetic property measurements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001323-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 12:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001323-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:589522-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/buyer-profile.pdf

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