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title: "Cryostat VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# Cryostat VEAT Notice

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804271

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage for the procurement of a cryostat, which falls under the industry category of goods, specifically within the educational sector. The procurement method used was limited, justified by the belief that only one supplier could meet the unique technical requirements. The process concluded on the 14th of July 2025, following comprehensive market engagement that showed a lack of viable competition. Located in Edinburgh, the University opted for a direct award to Green Resource Engineering Ltd, with a contract valued at £200,000. The contract details specify the delivery to the University's premises, with the main legal basis of procurement identified as CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 38000000, covering laboratory, optical and precision equipments (except glasses). The supplier was Green Resource Engineering Ltd based in Willand, representing an SME in the engineering sector.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering specialised technical equipment that meets rigorous specifications. Companies in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, especially those focused on innovative thermal management and scientific instrumentation, would find this type of procurement advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and entering into direct contracts with prestigious academic institutions. This scenario emphasises the importance of proactive engagement and unique expertise in securing similar future contracts where single-source justification is applied, reinforcing the position of niche suppliers in the competitive landscape. For SMEs, demonstrating specialised capabilities and the willingness to engage with detailed technical criteria is crucial for securing such high-value contracts.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for specifications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements as follows: 1. Cryostat sample space: 50 cm diameter and 50 cm height. 2. Temperature: The sample space temperature can vary from 1000 A and voltage >1000 V. 5. Temperature sensors: 16 temperature sensors for testing samples in addition to the temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature distribution in the cryostat. The temperature sensors shall exhibit robustness, accuracy, and sensitivity equivalent to those of the TVO sensors. 6. Controlled heater: >500 W power is preferred, and the control temperature can vary from

### Procurement Information

After comprehensive market engagement competition is absent for technical reasons. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Multiple suppliers have been engaged to see if they are able to meet the required specifications and only the nominated supplier have replied proactively. This notice is the final piece of due diligence prior to the award of the contract. Should a supplier detail their ability to meet the requirements, then the award will be halted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534626 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## 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 | GREEN RESOURCE ENGINEERING LTD (T/AS GRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534626

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534626
  Cryostat VEAT Notice - The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for specifications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=804271
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804271

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