Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
Contact
Hayley Clarke
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
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)