Manual RF cryogenic probe station with four RF probe arms and cryogen-free operation
- NPL Management Limited
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0790d7
Description
NPL require a RF cryogenic probe station with four installed RF probe arms. The system must support cryogen-free operation using a closed cycle refrigerator. The base temperature must not exceed 5.5 K, and the temperature must be controllable from 6 K to 350 K. The system must support RF measurements from DC to 40 GHz using groundsignal-
ground (GSG) probes. The system must accommodate samples with a diameter of at least 2 inches. Vibration at the sample stage must be less than 1 micrometre.
The system must include all necessary components, including a turbomolecular pumping system, a microscope with a zoom ratio of at least 12:1, probes, and a calibration substrate.
The supplier must install and verify the system and provide user training.
Notices
UK3: Planned procurement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-101383
- Published
- 27 October 2026, 10:31am
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-101372
- Published
- 27 October 2026, 10:18am