Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e4e6
- Published by:
- University of Leicester
- Authority ID:
- AA21286
- Publication date:
- 30 October 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The School of Physics & Astronomy (Space Park Leicester) has secured funding to procure a Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) System to support environmental testing, qualification, and thermal vacuum cycling of components and equipment developed under the projects run by its Space Projects and Instrumentation group and via commercial agreements with third parties (managed by Space Park Leicester).Thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers require high-vacuum capability (typically ≤ 1×10−5 hPa), wide-range temperature cycling (often -190 °C to +150°C or higher), and precise thermal control (control surface stability in the range ±0.1 °C/min), usually achieved via liquid nitrogen, shrouds and heating platens. They include contaminant control (e.g. dry pumps), structural reliability to withstand atmospheric pressure, and feedthroughs for power and data to Equipment Under Test (EUT). The System is intended to be installed in an ISO 14644 Class 6 cleanroom at Space Park Leicester.
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Procurement reference
LUV01450
Procurement description
The School of Physics & Astronomy (Space Park Leicester) has secured funding to procure a Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) System to support environmental testing, qualification, and thermal vacuum cycling of components and equipment developed under the projects run by its Space Projects and Instrumentation group and via commercial agreements with third parties (managed by Space Park Leicester).
Thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers require high-vacuum capability (typically ≤ 1×10−5 hPa), wide-range temperature cycling (often -190 °C to +150°C or higher), and precise thermal control (control surface stability in the range ±0.1 °C/min), usually achieved via liquid nitrogen, shrouds and heating platens. They include contaminant control (e.g. dry pumps), structural reliability to withstand atmospheric pressure, and feedthroughs for power and data to Equipment Under Test (EUT). The System is intended to be installed in an ISO 14644 Class 6 cleanroom at Space Park Leicester.
Contracting authority
University of Leicester
Identification register:
Address 1: University Road
Town/City: Leicester
Postcode: LE1 7RH
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNM-4297-VLCH
NUTS code: UKF21
Contact name: Anthony Midgley
Email: acm26@leicester.ac.uk
Telephone: 0116 2522058
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
Weiss Tecknik UK Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: Suite B, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way
Town/City: Loughborough
Postcode: LE11 3GE
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDLJ-5988-CVWV
NUTS code: UKF22
Contact name: Karina Engel
Email: karina.engel@weiss-technik.com
Telephone: 07774086175
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contract
1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
12 November 2026, 23:59PM Value
248000.00 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
Delivery regions
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
13 November 2026, 00:00AM to 01 July 2027, 23:59PM
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 38000000 |
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
Technology and Equipment |
| 38540000 |
Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring |
Checking and testing apparatus |
| 38970000 |
Research, testing and scientific technical simulator |
Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments |
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