Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-9006-7195-b688-c22420432397/microchannel-silicon-devices-for-the-lhcb-experiment closed GB open procedure # Microchannel silicon devices for the LHCb experiment [The University Of Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 May 2016 Deadline Closed 13 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The University of Manchester and the University of Oxford are UK collaborators on the LHCb experiment, which operates at CERN. An important LHCb subdetector is the Vertex Locator (VELO) that is, like many parts of the LHCb experiment, due to be replaced and upgraded during a shutdown in 2019-2020. The VELO subdetector comprises 52 modules each of which is instrumented with an array of particle-detecting ASIC chips. All the modules sit in vacuum so the active cooling must occur by conduction. Active cooling will be achieved by passing CO2 coolant through microchannels embedded in the ~100cm2 substrate on which the ASIC chips are mounted. This tender is for the fabrication of the microchannelled substrates, referred to herein as ‘devices’. The devices will be operated by flowing bi-phase CO2 though the microchannels at pressures of 14-65 bar, and from ambient room temperature down to –30ËšC. The devices will be placed in vacuum in a high radiation environment and are expected to operate without rupturing for up to 10 years. ### This is a time specific project Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home) ### Delivery Notes The University of Manchester and the University of Oxford are UK collaborators on the LHCb experiment, which operates at CERN. An important LHCb subdetector is the Vertex Locator (VELO) that is, like many parts of the LHCb experiment, due to be replaced and upgraded during a shutdown in 2019-2020. The VELO subdetector comprises 52 modules each of which is instrumented with an array of particle-detecting ASIC chips. All the modules sit in vacuum so the active cooling must occur by conduction. Active cooling will be achieved by passing CO2 coolant through microchannels embedded in the ~100cm2 substrate on which the ASIC chips are mounted. This tender is for the fabrication of the microchannelled substrates, referred to herein as ‘devices’. The devices will be operated by flowing bi-phase CO2 though the microchannels at pressures of 14-65 bar, and from ambient room temperature down to –30ËšC. The devices will be placed in vacuum in a high radiation environment and are expected to operate without rupturing for up to 10 years. ### Please note this is a time sensitive requirement Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Micro-channel architecture Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/aaedf0e2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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