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title: "Cryostat VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# Cryostat VEAT Notice

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e98

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a prominent body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for the "Cryostat VEAT Notice" under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The key contract, valued at £200,000 excluding VAT, is awarded without a prior call for competition, owing to the belief that only a single supplier could meet their stringent requirements. This procurement falls within the 'Goods' category, specifically secured through a limited procedure due to technical exclusivity. The awarded supplier is Green Resource Engineering Ltd, based in Willand, UK, with contract signing documented on 10th July 2025. The main delivery is set for the University of Edinburgh campus.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those firms that can demonstrate unique technical solutions. With the demonstrated absence of competition due to technical constraints, businesses that offer exclusive products or possess niche expertise in precision instruments would be well-suited for similar contracts. Engaging in such high-value and specialised markets can position businesses as key partners for public institutions, enhancing their profile and opening up further possibilities within academic and governmental research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for specifications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements as follows: 1. Cryostat sample space: 50 cm diameter and 50 cm height. 2. Temperature: The sample space temperature can vary from 1000 A and voltage >1000 V. 5. Temperature sensors: 16 temperature sensors for testing samples in addition to the temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature distribution in the cryostat. The temperature sensors shall exhibit robustness, accuracy, and sensitivity equivalent to those of the TVO sensors. 6. Controlled heater: >500 W power is preferred, and the control temperature can vary from

### Procurement Information

After comprehensive market engagement competition is absent for technical reasons. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Multiple suppliers have been engaged to see if they are able to meet the required specifications and only the nominated supplier have replied proactively. This notice is the final piece of due diligence prior to the award of the contract. Should a supplier detail their ability to meet the requirements, then the award will be halted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039631-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN RESOURCE ENGINEERING LTD (T/AS GRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039631-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804271
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=804271
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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