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title: "Invitation To Tender - Dilution Refrigerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f831"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2021-11-18"
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# Invitation To Tender - Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f831

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting an open tender for the supply of a dry dilution refrigerator, essential for the testing of quantum devices. This procurement process, identified by the title "Invitation To Tender - Dilution Refrigerator," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract value is set at £700,000, with the bid submission period ending on 10 January 2022, and the installation of the equipment expected to take place in the Advanced Quantum Metrology Lab by the contract start date of 28 February 2022. Bidders are required to register via the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic and laboratory equipment, as well as firms with expertise in quantum technology. Companies capable of providing sophisticated measurement platforms and associated gas handling systems would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, since the collaboration involves the NPL— a pivotal institution in national measurement—successful bidders could enhance their industry reputation and establish long-term partnerships, facilitating further business growth in advanced scientific instrumentation.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a cryogenic measurement platform for the purposes of quantum devices testing. Devices under test will typically be semiconductor or superconductor nanodevices, for instance functioning as prototype quantum bits, quantum sensors, or quantum electrical standards. The required temperatures and continuous run time required dictate that this must be a 'dry' dilution fridge system with base temperature

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quantity of 1 Dry dilution refrigerator complete with gas handling system, appropriate vacuum/circulation pumps/compressors, He3/He4 mixture, superconducting magnet, magnet power supply, diagnostic thermometry. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028866-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028866-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.npl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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