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title: "Dilution Refrigerator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000678250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# Dilution Refrigerator

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000678250

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Dilution Refrigerator" was initiated by Heriot-Watt University, a reputable institution located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This contract, which falls under the education category, was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 25 January 2022, with the award made to Bluefors Oy, a large supplier from Helsinki. The contract has been signed and is currently active as of 21 February 2022, detailing the supply, delivery, and installation of the refrigeration unit for the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the university's Riccarton Campus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering equipment and technologies, particularly those focused on refrigeration solutions and installation services. Potential bidders should ideally possess a solid financial background, demonstrated by a minimum turnover of £500,000 over the past two years, and must adhere to comprehensive insurance requirements. Companies that can showcase robust technical capabilities and a history of similar projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, thus fostering growth and innovation within their respective fields.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441626 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | BLUEFORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441626
- 23 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436804
  Dilution Refrigerator - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441626
  Dilution Refrigerator - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678250
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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