Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-134775
Published by:: Cardiff University
Authority ID:: AA0258
Publication date:: 13 September 2023
Deadline date:: 27 September 2023
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

Cardiff University’s Research Infrastructure Fund has funded “Flexible Open Access Optical Cryostat System” to establish an open access optical cryostat system with a base temperature of 4K with capabilities for high resolution confocal micro photoluminescence (µPL) across the visible (500-750 nm) and Telecom (1300 – 1570 nm) and with the capability to be expanded to cover other spectral ranges. The cryostat will also be equipped with optical fibre feedthroughs for in situ coupling to integrated devices and high frequency microwave inputs (up to 18 GHz). The cryostat will be specified as a closed cycle system to reduce long-term running costs associated with liquid helium purchase. The requirement is for a closed-cycle optical cryostat compatible with being mounted on or integrated with a vibration damped optical table, and which provides sample positioning in three orthogonal degrees of freedom and the use of high numerical aperture (NA) objective lenses for microscopy. The system will be used for study of crystal defects, 2D materials and quantum dots. This system must maintain microscopy capabilities, including low vibration, temperature stability and high numerical aperture (NA) objective lens access.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Cardiff University
Postal Address: Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF24 0DE	Country: UK
For the attention of: Rhys Rowe	Telephone: +44 2920879648
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers Electronic access to information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: Cardiff University
Postal Address: Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF24 0DE	Country: UK
For the attention of: Rhys Rowe	Telephone: +44 2920879648
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: Cardiff University
Postal Address: Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF24 0DE	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone: +44 2920879648
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Flexible Open Access Optical Cryostat System

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

The requirement is for a closed-cycle optical cryostat compatible with being mounted on or integrated with a vibration damped optical table, and which provides sample positioning in three orthogonal degrees of freedom and the use of high numerical aperture (NA) objective lenses for microscopy.

The system will be used for study of crystal defects, 2D materials and quantum dots. This system must maintain microscopy capabilities, including low vibration, temperature stability and high numerical aperture (NA) objective lens access.

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2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	38000000		Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
	38300000		Measuring instruments
	38410000		Metering instruments
	38420000		Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
	38430000		Detection and analysis apparatus
	38600000		Optical instruments
	38900000		Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1022		Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

1 complete system

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CU.1393.RR

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
27-09-2023 Time 13:00

Estimated award date
12-10-2023

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

(WA Ref:134775)

5.2 Additional Documentation

5.3 Publication date of this notice

13-09-2023

SF 51a

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
38430000	Detection and analysis apparatus	Instruments for checking physical characteristics
38420000	Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases	Instruments for checking physical characteristics
38000000	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)	Technology and Equipment
38300000	Measuring instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38410000	Metering instruments	Instruments for checking physical characteristics
38900000	Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38600000	Optical instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1022	Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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Flexible Open Access Optical Cryostat System

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox