Future opportunity

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

  • University of Strathclyde

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-003593

Published 23 February 2021, 3:16pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

40 George Street, Procurement Department

Glasgow

G1 1QE

Contact

Hayley Clarke

Email

hayley.clarke@strath.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Dilution Refrigerator

Reference number

UOS-19814-2021

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39721200 - Gas refrigerators

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a dilution refrigerator.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
  • 39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers
  • 39711130 - Refrigerators
  • 39721200 - Gas refrigerators

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University are seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity.

1. The potential tender is for the supply of a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator.

2. The successful supplier is expected to build the refrigerator and fully integrate the technology as a turn-key solution.

3. The successful supplier is expected to deliver the equipment to the University, assemble it on-site and test its correct function.

4. The system must be capable of reaching a base temperature of 50 mK or lower.

5. The system must have a minimum cooling power of 250 microWatts at 100 mK.

6. The system must be integrated with a 3D vector field magnet with minimum field intensities of 3T (z-axis), 1T (y-axis) and 1T (x-axis).

7. The system must have the following wiring solutions:

a. twisted pairs (DC) from room temperature to mixing chamber.

b. coaxial semi-rigid cables (RF) from room temperature to 4 K.

8. Additional functionality may include:

a. Load lock system for fast sample exchange.

b. Optical fiber access (feedthrough and thermalisation stages).

9. The successful supplier is expected to provide a minimum 12-month warranty and post-commissioning technical support.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 March 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The University reserves the right to enter into further consultation with all or any company who expresses an interest in this notice.

Please note for those who wish to be involve in pre-tender engagement, registration of interest must be received by 05/03/2021.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644886.

(SC Ref:644886)