Scope
Description
The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a dilution refrigerator including a 12T magnet. The system will be used for dc, as well as high frequency (microwave and terahertz) measurements. It will be supplied with microwave co-axial and dc wiring, and will later be fitted with THz apparatus (in-situ THz quantum cascade lasers and a piezoelectric positioning system, the latter allowing active control of optical fibres for THz-TDS measurements) by the University following procurement
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Total value (estimated)
- £923,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 2 September 2028
- 3 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
Contract locations
- UKE42 - Leeds
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 June 2025, 1:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
20 June 2025, 1:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Capability | Long criteria description |
Quality | 50% |
| Warranty and Aftersales | Long criteria description |
Quality | 25% |
| Sustainability | Long criteria description |
Quality | 15% |
| Leadtime to delivery | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Standard Questionnaire stage- invite initial bids- demonstration/negotiation stage - Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Stage - Award
Contracting authority
University of Leeds
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVB-8476-PXMZ
Purchasing Office, Worsley Building
Leeds
LS2 9JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government