--- title: "Tender for The Supply and Install of A Cryomagnetic System For Low Temperature Physics Experiments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b591" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b591" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b591.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b591.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2024-11-11" --- # Tender for The Supply and Install of A Cryomagnetic System For Low Temperature Physics Experiments Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b591 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b591) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b591.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a liquid helium (wet) cryostat fitted with a high-field magnet, forming a cryomagnetic system. This procurement is aimed to support low-temperature physics experiments in a newly established research lab funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. Classified under the industry category "Instruments for measuring quantities" (CPV 38340000), the project is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions required by 11th December 2024 and the contract expected to commence on 1st January 2025. The tender process follows an open procedure and requires electronic submissions. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those experienced with cryogenic and magnetic systems. Companies that can provide a high-field superconducting magnet assembly, suitable current sources, cryogenic liquid monitors, and temperature monitoring systems with user-friendly interfacing will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, the inclusion of a maintenance and service package along with on-site training makes it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the scientific equipment sector. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a liquid helium ("wet") cryostat fitted with high-field magnet - a cryomagnetic system - suitable for low-temperature physics experiments. The cryomagnetic system will form part of a research lab being established via a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding award, for measuring high-field transport and magnetic properties of quantum materials at low temperatures. The cryomagnet is intended to accommodate a variety of probes and inserts, sourced separately, to allow a wide range of sample environment including access to very low temperature as well as a strong, homogenous and stable magnetic field. Funding stipulates that the system will be open to users outside the group, so the equipment interface should be user friendly, and should interface with existing computer code used in the group. The cryomagnetic system should house a superconducting magnet assembly with a maximum field strength of at least 16 T (with reversible polarity). The magnet must be able to be switched in and out of persistent-current or driven modes of operation in the standard manner for physics laboratory cryomagnets. Suitable current sources, cryogenic liquid monitors and temperature monitoring should also be included, with easy-to-use computer interfaces to allow MATLAB code to query all these values and send commands to control all aspects of the magnet, including magnetic field ramps. The instrument should connect directly with the University of Birmingham's helium liquefier system. It should be delivered, installed, and tested on site with a maintenance and service package, with provision of on-site training. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a liquid helium ("wet") cryostat fitted with high-field magnet - a cryomagnetic system - suitable for low-temperature physics experiments. The cryomagnetic system will form part of a research lab being established via a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding award, for measuring high-field transport and magnetic properties of quantum materials at low temperatures. The cryomagnet is intended to accommodate a variety of probes and inserts, sourced separately, to allow a wide range of sample environment including access to very low temperature as well as a strong, homogenous and stable magnetic field. Funding stipulates that the system will be open to users outside the group, so the equipment interface should be user friendly, and should interface with existing computer code used in the group. The cryomagnetic system should house a superconducting magnet assembly with a maximum field strength of at least 16 T (with reversible polarity). The magnet must be able to be switched in and out of persistent-current or driven modes of operation in the standard manner for physics laboratory cryomagnets. Suitable current sources, cryogenic liquid monitors and temperature monitoring should also be included, with easy-to-use computer interfaces to allow MATLAB code to query all these values and send commands to control all aspects of the magnet, including magnetic field ramps. The instrument should connect directly with the University of Birmingham's helium liquefier system. It should be delivered, installed, and tested on site with a maintenance and service package, with provision of on-site training. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036463-2024 | | 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 | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036463-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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