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title: "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f32"
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# Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f32

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract pertaining to the Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on refrigeration equipment classified under CPV code 39711100. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was officially awarded on 5th July 2021, with a total contract value of £371,500. The procurement process has concluded, with the details of the contract being actively managed by the university's procurement department.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms that specialise in the supply and commissioning of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in cryogen-free systems and superconductive technology. Businesses capable of demonstrating a strong technical background, as indicated by the requirement for prior experience with similar equipment, will be best positioned to compete. Additionally, companies with a solid financial foundation, as evidenced by minimum turnover requirements and relevant insurance holdings, will find this contract particularly accessible for growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator equipped with a super conductive magnet to test and characterise the proposed quantum electronic devices.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018352-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £346,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £371,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2021 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018352-2021
- 25 Mar 2021 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006080-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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