--- title: "Helium Liquefier and Recovery System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059e59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059e59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059e59.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2025-09-19" --- # Helium Liquefier and Recovery System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059e59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059e59.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Helium Liquefier and Recovery System, with the process set to close submissions on 20th October 2025. The tender involves two lots: a helium liquefaction system and a helium gas recovery system. This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically targeting gas cooling and liquefying machinery. The University, located in Coventry, aims to fulfil this requirement through an open procedure, inviting bids electronically via its dedicated procurement portal. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their queries using the In-tend system before the enquiry period ends on 13th October 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses dealing in advanced gas cooling systems and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in producing compressors, machinery for liquefying gases, and helium gas recovery systems are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this call particularly promising, as the procurement is open and enables competitive participation. The successful contract will entail a service period beginning on 19th December 2025 and concluding on 18th December 2026, providing substantial business growth potential for firms that excel in this specialised field. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a helium liquefier and helium gas recovery system. Please refer to the tender documentation for full specification. There are two lots: Lot 1 - A helium liquefaction system and Lot 2 - A helium gas recovery system. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - A helium liquefication system Helium liquefier including helium gas dryer and gas purifier with liquid nitrogen pre-cool option capable of liquefying a minimum of 20 litres of liquid helium per hour. System should also include liquefier controller, screw compressor, oil removal system, buffer tank, helium storage dewar and transfer line from coldbox to storage dewar. Lot 2 - Helium Gas Recovery System Helium gas recovery system to include helium recovery compressor, helium gas bag, bottles for storage of gas at 300 bar and high pressure gas distribution panel. Please see tender documents for full specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058215-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | Lots value | £1,700,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 8UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31161200 - Gas cooling systems - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42123000 - Compressors - 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058215-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058215-2025 19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Login - https://warwick.ac.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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