--- title: "Helium Liquefaction System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2024-06-12" --- # Helium Liquefaction System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body, located in Edinburgh, UK, recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Helium Liquefaction System. The procurement process has been completed, with Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc being the supplier. The University reserves the right to purchase additional components related to the system. The contract was signed on June 3, 2024, with a total value of 182,080.0 US dollars. This procurement opportunity to supply a Helium Liquefaction System offers potential for business growth to companies in the goods category. The University of Edinburgh specifically sought a small portable liquid Helium plant. Businesses involved in cryocooler technologies, refrigeration systems, and research laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete. The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, attracted bids from both EU and non-EU companies, showcasing an opportunity for international business engagement. ## Notice Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day. Options: -The University reserves the right to purchase additional components from the successful tenderer relating to this system. -Additionally, the University reserves the right to purchase additional equipment from the successful tenderer should it receive additional funding to do so. Renewal: Four further 12-month periods of extension available to the University ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507337 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 | | Award date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £182,080 | ## 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 | BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases ## Release History - 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507337 - 1 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497675 - 6 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494316 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494316&idx=1 6th December 2023 - Helium Liquefaction System Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494316 Helium Liquefaction System - Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497675 Helium Liquefaction System - Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507337 Helium Liquefaction System - Departmental and Research NMR Laboratories/Facility alongside Mass Spec Facility are hosted by School of Chemistry in Joseph Black Building at King's Buildings Campus of University of Edinburgh are looking to purchase one small portable liquid Helium plant with the production capacity of about 10 to max 25 Litres of liquid helium per day. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752466 - https://www.ed.ac.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=b00bf88c-8f28-485d-87cf-5a33b56e5fa8&VISITORID=b00bf88c-8f28-485d-87cf-5a33b56e5fa8 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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