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Dilution Fridge
A public procurement published by Durham University via Contracts Finder.
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- Award value
- £400k
- Tender value
- 0
- Suppliers
- 0
- Awards
- 1
- Notices
- Tender
- Stage
Overview
The Centre for Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI) is a Research Section in the Department of Physics developing novel instrumentation for a range of scientific applications. The Superconducting Quantum Detectors Laboratory develops single photon counting detectors for a range of applications, focussing mainly on astronomy. The SQDL requires a Dilution Fridge to expand its work in the area of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs). The fridge will house an array of MKIDs sensitive to visible and near-infrared light (0.4-1.8micrometers). Light from a source on an existing optical bench will be coupled to the array through windows on the side and bottom of the cryostat. The MKID array…
Key details
- Buyer
- Durham University
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Lifecycle stage
- Tender
- Status
- active
- CPV classification
- 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- —
- Tender value
- £400,000
- First published
- 17 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Jan 2025
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Dilution Fridge"?
Dilution Fridge is a UK public-sector procurement published by Durham University via Contracts Finder.
Has "Dilution Fridge" been awarded?
No award has been recorded yet. The current lifecycle stage is "Tender".
What is "Dilution Fridge" worth?
The reported tender value is £400,000.
When was "Dilution Fridge" published?
It was first published on 17 Jan 2025 and last updated on 17 Jan 2025, across 1 notice.
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