---
title: "Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543507

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is seeking to procure a Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat to enhance its School of Chemistry's research and teaching activities. This procurement is classified under the goods category and follows an open procedure. The tender period for submissions ended on 8th June 2018. The contract, valued at £93,100, was awarded on 20th July 2018, with the supplier being Cryogenic Ltd located in London. The delivery is expected to take place in St Andrews, KY16 9LB, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the scientific and technical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology or laboratory equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in delivering high-quality goods to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such opportunities can significantly contribute to business growth and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

The School of Chemistry is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Chemistry is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329838 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 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 | £93,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYOGENIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329838
- 18 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319538

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319538&idx=1
  18th May 2018 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319538
  CHM/180518/BB/SL - The School of Chemistry is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329838
  Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat - The School of Chemistry is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543507
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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