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title: "Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755927"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755927

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Heriot-Watt University involved the purchase of a Cyrogenic Probe Station for research purposes. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Quantum Design UK and Ireland for a value of £140,208. The procurement stage was completed on 23rd January 2024.

This tender for the Cyrogenic Probe Station presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialist laboratory research equipment. Businesses providing similar products in the goods procurement category would be well-suited to compete in supplying the Cyrogenic Probe System. The contracting process focused on goods acquisition to support research activities undertaken by Heriot-Watt University, offering a niche market for specialised equipment suppliers.

## Notice

Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station for research purposes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Cyrogenic Probe System (supplied by Quantum Design UK and Ireland Limited) includes: Flow cryostat: 4.2K to 475K temperature controller; Radiation shield completely surrounds sample; IR absorbing viewport - Three temperature sensors: one probe arm, sample stage, and rad shield; Grounded sample holder accommodates up to a O32 mm (1.25 in) sample with a O25 mm (1 in) probe area; Optics: 7:1 zoom microscope, USB camera and swing arm; Sample illumination: coaxial and ring light from a variable intensity light source; PC with MeasureLINK and camera interfacing software installed; High efficiency helium transfer line with foot valve for precise flow regulation; Micro-manipulated stage with thermal radiation shields; fiber kit, SM fibers, 1290 to 1650 nm, 9/125 mm, FC connector, flat polish, NA 0.14; includes tower with penetrating feedthrough, fiber, and fiber holder; probe 3 micrometer tip radius, beryllium copper, up to 1 GHz; 50 ohm stripline probe body mount; 178 mm (7 in) hermetic semirigid microwave coaxial probe cable; Optical access kit-includes window, window holder, tower, and related components and heavy duty welded steel stand. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

This is a Contract Award notice following the issuing of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) no. 755927. This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with Quantum Design UK and Ireland Limited for a Cyrogenic Probe System. This is a specialist laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Cyrogenic Probe System (supplied by Quantum Design UK and Ireland Limited) includes: Flow cryostat: 4.2K to 475K temperature controller; Radiation shield completely surrounds sample; IR absorbing viewport - Three temperature sensors: one probe arm, sample stage, and rad shield; Grounded sample holder accommodates up to a O32 mm (1.25 in) sample with a O25 mm (1 in) probe area; Optics: 7:1 zoom microscope, USB camera and swing arm; Sample illumination: coaxial and ring light from a variable intensity light source; PC with MeasureLINK and camera interfacing software installed; High efficiency helium transfer line with foot valve for precise flow regulation; Micro-manipulated stage with thermal radiation shields; fiber kit, SM fibers, 1290 to 1650 nm, 9/125 mm, FC connector, flat polish, NA 0.14; includes tower with penetrating feedthrough, fiber, and fiber holder; probe 3 micrometer tip radius, beryllium copper, up to 1 GHz; 50 ohm stripline probe body mount; 178 mm (7 in) hermetic semirigid microwave coaxial probe cable; Optical access kit-includes window, window holder, tower, and related components and heavy duty welded steel stand. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497899 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 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 | £140,208 |

## 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 | 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

- 5 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497899
- 23 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496989

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496989
  Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station - Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station for research purposes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497899
  Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station - Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station for research purposes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755927

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