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title: "School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6fa

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has recently completed the procurement process for two cryogenic measurement systems as part of their new material characterisation facility within the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials. The tender, officially titled "School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Chemistry: Cryogenic Transport and Magnetisation Measurement Systems," encompasses the procurement of goods classified under CPV code 38400000, which includes instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. The awards, both valued at £807,929, were signed on 13 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying cryogenic measurement systems. Companies engaged in advanced materials research, instrumentation technology, or those focused on quantum materials would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. Suppliers can leverage their expertise in delivering quality and innovative solutions, as 60% of the award criteria are based on quality metrics, along with price considerations making it crucial for businesses to demonstrate competitive value alongside technical excellence.

## 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

### Lot Information

Measurement System for Physical Properties

Section I / System I - Measurement system for physical properties Base System Option 1: Liquid Helium Dewar with nitrogen jacket Base System Option 2: Liquid Helium Dewar / Vapour shielded Base System Option 3: Cryogen Free Dewar Please see tender documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

SQUID Based Cryogenic Measurement System for Magnetic Properties

SQUID based cryogenic measurement system for magnetic properties. Please see tender documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012168-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £807,929 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012168-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- 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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