--- title: "Cryogenic Helium Gas Circulation System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2018-10-24" --- # Cryogenic Helium Gas Circulation System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is currently engaged in an open procurement process for a contract titled "Cryogenic Helium Gas Circulation System", valued at £142,000. This initiative falls within the education sector and is based in Glasgow, UK. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 16 November 2018, and the contract period is expected to run from 24 October 2018 to 1 May 2019. Interested suppliers are invited to participate electronically through the designated submission platform. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic systems, equipment fabrication, and related technological solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a robust track record in research and development along with an average annual turnover of £200,000 over the past three years would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirements also highlight the potential for future collaborations or extensions, making it an advantageous prospect for innovative suppliers looking to grow their market presence in the academic sector. ## Notice University of Strathclyde is pursuing research and development activities in the field of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) cable and coil. A cryocooler based Helium circulation system is to be designed, commissioned, tested and installed. The equipment is required to absorb heat loads of HTS application. The circulation system will provide cold helium at 70 K to 20 K, >= 16 bar (a) at outlet with mass flow rate of >= 23 g/s. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is to appoint a supplier to provide the following; The system is to cool helium gas to cryogenic temperatures and circulate in a closed loop through a vessel (not included) containing a superconducting device. The helium gas system is required to remove heat from the superconducting device: 50 W of heat at 30 K- 50 K and 20 W of heat at 20 K. Heat leakage in the system is not included. The system consists of: 1. A vacuumed Vessel with a single cryocooler and a cryofan. The vessel will be hosted in a wheeled trolley. The vessel will incorporate two extra ports for additional cold heads if required later; 2. A pair of gas line (to superconducting device and from superconducting device); 3. A pair of manifold gas line for a second superconducting device; 4. Heat exchanger to transfer heat from the helium to the cold head; 5. Circulating fan which can control the flow rate and gas temperature; 6. Transfer lines to carry helium between the cryostat and the application vessel (maximum length 3 m each); 7. System Design and analysis; 8. Assembly and test. Options: The University reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The University may at is sole discretion exercise this option. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335011 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Oct 2018 - 1 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £142,000 | | Lots value | £142,000 | | 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 STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31161200 - Gas cooling systems - 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment - 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335011 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335011 Cryogenic Helium Gas Circulation System - University of Strathclyde is pursuing research and development activities in the field of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) cable and coil. A cryocooler based Helium circulation system is to be designed, commissioned, tested and installed. The equipment is required to absorb heat loads of HTS application. The circulation system will provide cold helium at 70 K to 20 K, >= 16 bar (a) at outlet with mass flow rate of >= 23 g/s. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561924. 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