Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
James Noble
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Companies House
RC000667
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
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
3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots)
Reference number
3993/JN/23
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
The University of Sheffield's department of Physics and Astronomy are looking to procure 2 types of closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs):
Lot 1 - Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging
Lot 2 - Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements
The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Finder a Tender with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not
become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £457,748.82
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A closed-cycle cryostat system is required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal uses will be for micro-photoluminescence and photoluminescence imaging from self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Up to 2 closed-cycle cryostat systems are required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal use will be for micro-photoluminescence measurements of self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in particular long-duration measurements under resonant laser excitation that require very high stability and low vibration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-037517
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3993/JN/23
Lot No
1
Title
Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd
1 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
01259082
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £130,600
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3993/JN/23
Lot No
2
Title
Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Attocube systems AG
Eglfinger Weg 2
Haar
85540
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
Companies House
HRB138094
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £327,148.82
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom