Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-c7ae-730e-9ced-6f2e282c4923/3993jn23-closed-cycle-cryostat-system-2-lots awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3993/JN/23 - Closed-Cycle Cryostat System (2 Lots) [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value £450,000 Published 20 Dec 2023 Deadline Closed 25 Jan 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Sheffield's department of Physics and Astronomy are looking to procure 2 types of closed-cycle cryostat systems for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). - Lot 1 Optical Table Cryostat for Photoluminescence Imaging: A closed-cycle cryostat system is required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal uses will be for micro-photoluminescence and photoluminescence imaging from self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. - Lot 2 Standalone Optical Cryostat for Long Duration Measurements: Up to 2 closed-cycle cryostat systems are required for optical spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The principal use will be for micro-photoluminescence measurements of self- assembled InGaAs QDs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in particular long-duration measurements under resonant laser excitation that require very high stability and low vibration. This is an FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d52e501f-a2cc-42a7-b209-827cfcd9aec6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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