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Cryostat VEAT Notice

University Of Edinburgh · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:46.

Opportunity overview

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for specifications.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements as follows: 1. Cryostat sample space: 50 cm diameter and 50 cm height. 2. Temperature: The sample space temperature can vary from <25 K to room temperature, and an even temperature distribution is expected in the sample space. 3. Cooling method: Cryogen cooling (e.g., using liquid nitrogen) and conduction cooling are both applicable. For conduction cooling, the sample can be bound to the sample container (such as a heat exchanger) or cold head. 4. Current/voltage terminals: 6 terminals to carry current >1000 A and voltage >1000 V. 5. Temperature sensors: 16 temperature sensors for testing samples in addition to the temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature distribution in the cryostat. The temperature sensors shall exhibit robustness, accuracy, and sensitivity equivalent to those of the TVO sensors. 6. Controlled heater: >500 W power is preferred, and the control temperature can vary from <25 K to room temperature. 7. Cooling time: to be within 36 hours from room temperature to <25 K. 8. Signal connectors: 4+ multi-pin low-voltage Fischer connectors (>24 pins) are required for measuring voltage/current/temperature/magnetic flux signals. 4x Optic fibre connectors are optional. 9. Ensure the feedthroughs can be safely connected to the external power supply using a certified, professionally controlled method. Final VAT-exclusive budget: GBP 200k.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NCA31115
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
After comprehensive market engagement competition is absent for technical reasons. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Multiple suppliers have been engaged to see if they are able to meet the required specifications and only the nominated supplier have replied proactively. This notice is the final piece of due diligence prior to the award of the contract. Should a supplier detail their ability to meet the requirements, then the award will be halted.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Options
No
Description
The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a cryostat matching without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements as follows: 1. Cryostat sample space: 50 cm diameter and 50 cm height. 2. Temperature: The sample space temperature can vary from <25 K to room temperature, and an even temperature distribution is expected in the sample space. 3. Cooling method: Cryogen cooling (e.g., using liquid nitrogen) and conduction cooling are both applicable. For conduction cooling, the sample can be bound to the sample container (such as a heat exchanger) or cold head. 4. Current/voltage terminals: 6 terminals to carry current >1000 A and voltage >1000 V. 5. Temperature sensors: 16 temperature sensors for testing samples in addition to the temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature distribution in the cryostat. The temperature sensors shall exhibit robustness, accuracy, and sensitivity equivalent to those of the TVO sensors. 6. Controlled heater: >500 W power is preferred, and the control temperature can vary from <25 K to room temperature. 7. Cooling time: to be within 36 hours from room temperature to <25 K. 8. Signal connectors: 4+ multi-pin low-voltage Fischer connectors (>24 pins) are required for measuring voltage/current/temperature/magnetic flux signals. 4x Optic fibre connectors are optional. 9. Ensure the feedthroughs can be safely connected to the external power supply using a certified, professionally controlled method. Final VAT-exclusive budget: GBP 200k.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
University of Edinburgh

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-2023
Name
University Of Edinburgh

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University Of Edinburgh

Contact

Telephone
+44 1316502759
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-154332
Name
Green Resource Engineering Ltd (T/as GRE Ltd)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK4
Locality
Willand
Postal Code
EX15 2FB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 1-2 Highmount Court, Four Cross Avenue

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Green Resource Engineering Ltd (T/as GRE Ltd)

Contact

Telephone
+44 7568744584
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-21538
Name
Edinburgh Sherriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sherriff Court

Award information

Award 1
Id
039631-2025-NCA31115-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-154332
Name
Green Resource Engineering Ltd (T/as GRE Ltd)

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
039631-2025-NCA31115-1
Status
active
Award ID
039631-2025-NCA31115-1
Date Signed
10 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH1 1HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-055e98-2025-07-14T13:38:08+01:00compiled ·