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title: "Closed Cycle Cryocooler"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651131"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Closed Cycle Cryocooler

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651131

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Heriot-Watt University focuses on the acquisition of a Closed Cycle Cryocooler for research purposes. This contract, awarded to MY CRYO FIRM, falls under the goods category within the education industry. The contract was finalised on April 16, 2021, with a total value of €126,948. The delivery of the goods is to be made to the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, although the award was made without competition based on technical justifications as outlined in the relevant regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the production and supply of sophisticated scientific equipment. Companies that specialise in cryogenics, precision engineering, or related technology sectors are well-suited to explore future contracts in this domain. The specific nature of this procurement also encourages innovative firms capable of developing unique solutions to meet high technical specifications, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The University requires to purchase for research a highly stable closed cycle cryocooler, capable of hosting commercial lens systems and objectives in vacuum, along with high precision micropositioners. The system should include coaxial cables and electronic wirings for DC voltages.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: Following extensive market research undertaken by the end user, it has revealed that the Optidry 250 supplied by My Cryo Firm is the only system that can deliver the necessary specification, meeting the following requirements : 1. Sample base temperature < 3K guaranteed 2. Temperature stability < 1.5 mK 3. Vibrational stability < 30 nm peak-to-peak guaranteed,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412341 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,948 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MY CRYO FIRM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412341

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412341
  Closed Cycle Cryocooler - The University requires to purchase for research a highly stable closed cycle cryocooler, capable of hosting commercial lens systems and objectives in vacuum, along with high precision micropositioners. The system should include coaxial cables and electronic wirings for DC voltages.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651131

## Provenance

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