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title: "Cryomagnet-based Measurement Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663906"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Cryomagnet-based Measurement Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663906

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the "Cryomagnet-based Measurement Platform," a procurement process classified under the education industry. The contract was signed on 6 August 2021, with a total value of £562,500. This procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, as it was essential to procure the system from the original supplier to ensure compatibility with existing systems. The delivery location for the contract is the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, situated in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation and measurement systems. Companies that focus on cryogenic technologies, material properties measurement, or have existing relations with the University of Edinburgh would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The supplier, Quantum Design UK and Ireland, indicates a preference for suppliers familiar with similar technological systems, which could mean a significant market opportunity for specialised firms in this field.

## Notice

The system consists of a cryomagnet with several options (inserts) for measuring various properties of materials such as heat capacity, magnetoresistance, magnetic susceptibility, thermal conductivity, etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: 33(4)(b) For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties in purchasing from a party other than original supplier.

### Procurement Information

The new system is to replace the existing Physical Properties Measurement System from the same supplier which facilitates the proprietary Multivu software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424327 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 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 | £562,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424327

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424327
  Cryomagnet-based Measurement Platform - The system consists of a cryomagnet with several options (inserts) for measuring various properties of materials such as heat capacity, magnetoresistance, magnetic susceptibility, thermal conductivity, etc.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663906

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