--- title: "Cryo-free QHR Fridge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2024-11-01" --- # Cryo-free QHR Fridge Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471c5.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of a "Cryo-free QHR Fridge" under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The equipment is to be delivered to Teddington, UK, with a total contract value of £185,000. This announcement, following a Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) published on 21/06/2024, reduces the tendering timescale to 21 days. The tender stage began on 1st November 2024 and will conclude on 25th November 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing electronic and written submissions, with a bid validity period of 180 days. The refrigerator is required to house Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC), maintaining a steady temperature of 4 K or less without the need for additional cryogens. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in cryogenic systems. Ideal bidders would include firms capable of delivering high-precision refrigerators that meet detailed specifications for continuous, long-term operation with minimal maintenance. The contract's substantial value and the requirement for cutting-edge technology in refrigeration could enhance the successful bidder's portfolio, offering visibility and potential for future collaborations with prominent research institutions like NPL. This is a lucrative opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate innovation and reliability in high-stakes settings. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a refrigerator to house one of our Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC). Currently the system is mounted in a dewar of helium to provide the necessary temperature, but this requires refilling periodically and we wish to move to a closed setup which does not need additional cryogens for sustained periods of operation. The asset must therefore: 1) Allow the existing CCC components to be mounting in the cold space of the fridge. 2) Hold a steady temperature of 4 K or less for a sustained period. 3) Not require any additional liquid cryogens for cool-down or whilst running. Note: Due to the Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) Reference 2024/S 000-019150 Published on 21/06/2024 the Authority is reducing the tendering timescales to 21 days. NB: To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents you will first need to be registered on the tendering portal. Please go to the landing page: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml from where you will see a button to Register. Once registered you may search for this opportunity and express interest, download documents, etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a refrigerator to house one of our Cryogenic Current Comparators (CCC). Currently the system is mounted in a dewar of helium to provide the necessary temperature, but this requires refilling periodically and we wish to move to a closed setup which does not need additional cryogens for sustained periods of operation. The asset must therefore: 1) Allow the existing CCC components to be mounting in the cold space of the fridge. 2) Hold a steady temperature of 4 K or less for a sustained period. 3) Not require any additional liquid cryogens for cool-down or whilst running. Note: Due to the Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) Reference 2024/S 000-019150 Published on 21/06/2024 the Authority is reducing the tendering timescales to 21 days. NB: To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents you will first need to be registered on the tendering portal. Please go to the landing page: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml from where you will see a button to Register. Once registered you may search for this opportunity and express interest, download documents, etc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035515-2024 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £185,000 | | Lots value | £185,000 | | 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 - 1 Nov 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035515-2024 - 21 Jun 2024 at 10:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019150-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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