Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Dry Cryostat
University of Strathclyde · All their open notices
What this is
The University of Strathclyde's Physics Department is seeking to procure a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator (dry cryostat) equipped with DC and RF electrical wiring to test and characterise quantum electronic devices. The system must reach a base temperature of 4K or lower and meet detailed technical specifications. This is a PIN for market research; a contract notice was published November 2025 with deadline December 2025, and the contract was awarded March 2026.
Key points
- Cryogen-free dilution refrigerator for quantum electronics research at University of Strathclyde
- Express interest deadline: 29 October 2025 at 12:00 noon
- Formal tender deadline: 12 December 2025; award March 2026
Who can bid
Supplier must provide a complete cryogen-free refrigerator system meeting detailed technical specifications including base temperature of 4K or lower, 6+ RF lines (DC to 18 GHz), minimum 100mm sample space diameter, and cooling time under 5 hours. Express interest by 29 October 2025 at 12:00 noon.
Money
No estimated value stated in PIN.
How to submit
Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland. Full tender via portal once contract notice published.
Clarifications
Contact adam.ngileruma@strath.ac.uk.
Classification
CPV 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses) ScotlandGlasgow & Strathclyde
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.