Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Heriot-Watt University
Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
Contact
Richard Kinghorn
Telephone
+44 1314513704
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station
Reference number
HWU-UK-2324-180-00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Purchase of Cyrogenic Probe Station for research purposes
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £140,208
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 Ø32 mm (1.25 in) sample with a Ø25 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 μm, 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
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
EPSRC grant (RES922391 & RES920767)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). 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 Ø32 mm (1.25 in) sample with a Ø25 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 μm, 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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
HWU-UK-2324-180-00
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Quantum Design UK and Ireland
Unit 1 Mole Business Park,
Leatherhead
KT22 7BA
Telephone
+44 01372378822
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £140,208
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please Note: An Award has not been made for this requirement. The date included at V.2.1 of this notice refers to the date for the
publication of this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice only. Heriot-Watt University will incorporate a standstill period at the point
information on the award of the contract is communicated to suppliers by means of this VEAT notice. The Standstill period will be for a
period of 10 calendar days
(SC Ref:755927)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom