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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029571"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029571

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning a tender for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a dilution refrigerator, identified as a goods procurement opportunity in the industry category of gas refrigerators. Located in Glasgow, UK (postal code G1 1QE), the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an important deadline for registration of interest set for 5th March 2021. Interested parties should also note the future notice date of 12th March 2021, which may provide further insights into this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refrigeration technology, particularly those offering cryogen-free solutions that can meet stringent technical specifications. Suppliers capable of delivering a turn-key solution, which includes the assembly and on-site testing of a complex system, will be well-placed to compete in this tender. Companies focusing on innovative cooling technologies and integrated magnetic systems may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities, fostering potential growth through successful contract award and ongoing technical support commitments.

## Notice

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a dilution refrigerator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity. 1. The potential tender is for the supply of a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator. 2. The successful supplier is expected to build the refrigerator and fully integrate the technology as a turn-key solution. 3. The successful supplier is expected to deliver the equipment to the University, assemble it on-site and test its correct function. 4. The system must be capable of reaching a base temperature of 50 mK or lower. 5. The system must have a minimum cooling power of 250 microWatts at 100 mK. 6. The system must be integrated with a 3D vector field magnet with minimum field intensities of 3T (z-axis), 1T (y-axis) and 1T (x-axis). 7. The system must have the following wiring solutions: a. twisted pairs (DC) from room temperature to mixing chamber. b. coaxial semi-rigid cables (RF) from room temperature to 4 K. 8. Additional functionality may include: a. Load lock system for fast sample exchange. b. Optical fiber access (feedthrough and thermalisation stages). 9. The successful supplier is expected to provide a minimum 12-month warranty and post-commissioning technical support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003593-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
- 39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers
- 39711130 - Refrigerators
- 39721200 - Gas refrigerators

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 15:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003593-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644886
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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