Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
Contact
Natasha Murray
Telephone
+44 1415484451
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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 Cryogenic Materials Tester for Super Conducting Cables
Reference number
UOS-21771-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) require a cryogenic material tester for superconductors to perform tensile testing on superconducting cables under electrical load. Suppliers are asked to note their interest in this potential procurement exercise by 6th of December 2021, at which point the Contracting Authority will follow up with all interested parties.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University require notes of interest for the below potential tender opportunity.
National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) require a cryogenic material tester for superconductors. This equipment is required to perform tensile testing on superconducting cables under electrical load. The testing needs to cover tensile with a temperature range of Room Temperature down to 4 Kelvin.
The machine also needs to be able to perform tensile and compression testing on non superconductor samples from RT to 4 Kelvin.
High level requirements:
- must be able to test both superconductors and perform tensile testing of regular material samples
- must have the ability to perform tensile testing of superconducting tapes, cylindrical and dog-bone samples
- must have the ability to accurately measure temperature and control the temperature ramp rate of 2K/minute covering the 4 Kelvin to room temperature range
- must be able to test superconducting materials under electrical load of 1000A DC
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 December 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
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=674767.
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