---
title: "Contract for Closed Cycle Cryogenic Solution for Molecular Beam Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-086618"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# Contract for Closed Cycle Cryogenic Solution for Molecular Beam Instrument

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-086618

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## Summary

The procurement process for this tender was carried out by Swansea University, located in Swansea, for a contract titled "Contract for Closed Cycle Cryogenic Solution for Molecular Beam Instrument". This procurement falls under the goods category and involves the acquisition of laboratory and cooling equipment. The tender reached the award stage on December 3, 2018, with ColdEdge International Inc being the successful supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as cooling and refrigeration systems. Companies providing laboratory services may also find this tender relevant. With the focus on cryogenic solutions for molecular beam instruments at Swansea University, businesses in the scientific equipment sector could cater to the requirements of this procurement, enhancing their growth prospects in this specific industry niche.

## Notice

Swansea University hosted an ERC project ("Rotational Waves") aimed at studying the interaction of molecules and surfaces. The unique molecular beam setup in the surface dynamics lab required two UHV compatible closed-cycle low vibration cryostats. These cryostats are used to cool samples to cryogenic temperatures and perform molecular beam experiments on these samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=086618 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLDEDGE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42513200 - Refrigerating equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 08:53 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=086618

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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