Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9a-d80f-71ac-8e67-4b294145ab36/rhul-23045-procurement-of-an-upgrade-for-an-existing-helium-liquefier-system-in

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# RHUL-23045 Procurement of an Upgrade for an Existing Helium Liquefier System, including ongoing Maintenance Option

[Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-holloway-and-bedford-new-college-known-as-royal-holloway-university-of-london)

Estimated value

£650,000

Published

24 Jan 2023

Deadline

Closed

23 Feb 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Open procedure

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## About this tender

This procurement process is for a supplier to undertake an upgrade to an existing helium liquefier system based on a Linde TCF20 Helium Liquefier, originally purchased by the university in 2000, and which supports a number of research groups within the Physics department. The targeted solution is to upgrade the existing TCF20 to ensure a sustainable solution to recover and liquify the warm gas helium boil-off from the experimental activities. This requirement also includes an option for ongoing maintenance of the upgraded solution.

Estimated value (initial solution) £0 - £450k (ex VAT)

Estimated value (maintenance option) £0 - £200k (ex VAT)

Please see tender documentation for details

## CPV classification

Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/81329bca-2251-4d6d-a6bc-426239a2d4bb)

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