Awarded contract

Cryostat VEAT Notice

Details

Buyer: University of Edinburgh
Supplier(s): Green Resource Engineering Ltd (T/as GRE Ltd)
Value: £200,000
Topic: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Published: 14 July 2025
Source: uk:public_contracts_scotland

Tender 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. Please see below for specifications. Lot 1: 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.

Timeline

Completed: Award date10 July 2025
Completed: Award published14 July 2025
Current notice

About the buyer

University of Edinburgh buys as a higher education institution, through its own Procurement function. Larger tenders are advertised on Public Contract Scotland, via the PCS-T e-tendering platform. Suppliers must register separately on both systems before bidding. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements with APUC, Scotland Excel and the Crown Commercial Service. Prior information notices invite market engagement from suppliers ahead of larger tenders. The Strategic Procurement team leads regulated sourcing, while Operational Procurement manages day-to-day purchase orders. A Procurement Support team handles reporting, data analysis and training across the function.

Education procurement reached £47.4bn in 2024/25, the fourth-largest public sector budget.

Over the past 5 years, most of University of Edinburgh's contract awards have been in laboratory and precision equipment, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and software and information systems.

Relevant CPV codes

38000000 · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@university-of-edinburgh.gov