---
title: "PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708266"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-12-21"
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# PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708266

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed the procurement process "PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT". The University, as the buying organisation, located in Glasgow, UK, in the education industry category, awarded a contract to Quantum Design UK and Ireland for this tender. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of 164,260.0 GBP signed on 28th November 2022. The key milestone was the tender closing on 19th October 2022.

This tender for the provision of a tabletop cryostat by the University of Glasgow offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, especially SMEs operating in the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure with electronic submission required. Businesses interested in the R&D of optomechanical materials and gravitational wave detectors would find this tender suitable for their offerings. The University emphasises community benefits and transparency in the procurement process, making it attractive for socially responsible suppliers.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2147 Provision of a Tabletop Cryostat

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT The Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow requires a table-top cryogen-free cryostat to support our R&D of optomechanical materials, both for future gravitational wave detectors and for wider applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467438 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 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 | £164,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467438
- 28 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=1
  10th October 2022 - PURCH2147 ITT FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=10
  10th October 2022 - PURCH2147 ITT FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=9
  7th October 2022 - PURCH2147 ITT FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=2
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 - CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=3
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=4
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 Appendix 1 C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=5
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 Appendix 2 C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form Brief 0-5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=6
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=7
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460214&idx=8
  28th September 2022 - PURCH2147 Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460214
  PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT - PURCTender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx H2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467438
  PURCH2147 PROVISION OF A TABLETOP CRYOSTAT - Award of PURCH2147 Provision of a Tabletop Cryostat

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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