---
title: "Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b3d"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b3d

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## Summary

The University of Lancaster has completed an open procurement procedure for the "Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator," aimed at enhancing laboratory capabilities within the United Kingdom's regions such as UKC, UKD, and others. The procurement, valued at £543,299.37, concluded with the award notice published on 14 April 2026. The tender process was initiated earlier in February 2026, with a submission deadline in March, and the award decision anticipated by mid-March. The standstill period ends on 24 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 25 April 2026. This purchase falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and marks the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated refrigeration systems for quantum device testing. While Oxford Nanoscience Limited secured the contract, the procurement process involved open competition with three bids received, highlighting opportunities for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers. Businesses with expertise in cryogen-free technologies, high-performance refrigeration, and advanced magnetic systems are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurements, driving innovation and potentially expanding their operational presence across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator The dilution refrigerator must be able to reach milli-Kelvin temperatures and allow ~6 months of continuous operation time, at such low temperatures. Additionally, the dilution refrigerator should be equipped with a variable vector magnet with a field strength of at least 1-1-1 Tesla, 48 (low-resistance) DC lines and at least 6 coaxial lines (with good signal transmission up to 18 GHz) for AC electrical testing of quantum devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033789-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,000 |
| Lots value | £590,000 |
| Awards value | £543,299 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD NANOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033789-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011417-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033789-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011417-2026
  9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
- http://www.qd-oxford.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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