---
title: "INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR A CRYOSUITCASE"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-105565"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-04-26"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR A CRYOSUITCASE

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-105565

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cardiff University, which is seeking to award a contract for a "Cryosuitcase." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is open, and the tender has already reached the award stage as of 26th April 2022. The tender originally closed for submissions on 11th December 2020, with the award period concluding on 22nd December 2020. The purchasing organisation is located in Cardiff, Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in developing cryogenic technologies. Companies that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender, including maintaining vacuum conditions and cryogenic temperatures, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Cardiff University could also pave the way for future collaborations within the education and research sectors.

## Notice

We run the National XPS service for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with our main laboratory based in the Harwell science park and research "spokes" in Cardiff, UCL and Manchester Universities. We are developing our service to include the analysis of cryogenically cooled samples prepared in a glove box or under vacuum. We require one vacuum "cryosuitcase" capable of evacuating the inert atmosphere and transporting samples from an M. Braun, "Unilab plus" glove box to the sample magazine on a Kratos Axis Supra XP spectrometer whilst maintaining the samples at cryogenic temperatures.The cyrosuitcase must:* maintain full functionality under its own power for a minimum of 6 hours.* achieve a minimum temperature during transfer of 200K* maintain the minimum temperature for at least four hours during transfer* maintain a vacuum of < 10-8 mbar for at least 6 hours during transfer* fit into, or interface with the main ante chamber of a M. Braun, "Unilab plus" glovebox (ante chamber dimensions: 390D x 600L (mm))* have a minimum 12 month manufacturer's guarantee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105565 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEWVAC COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 12:15 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105565

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

## Provenance

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