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High Pressure Vitreous Freezer
A public procurement published by VisitScotland via Public Contracts Scotland.
- —
- Award value
- £361k
- Tender value
- 1
- Suppliers
- 1
- Awards
- 2
- Notices
- Contract
- Stage
Overview
The School of Physics and Astronomy has a requirement for a ‘High Pressure Vitreous Freezer’ (HPVF); this is a device that freezes samples to extreme low temperature at an exceptionally high rate to essentially ‘freeze a sample in time’. If a sample is cooled at a slower rate ice may form within/on fragile samples (for example cells), which would swell/crystalise and destroy the nano/microstructure of the sample. Freezing at an exceptionally high rate freezes the sample faster than ice can form, avoiding this issue. This machine will be used for experimental sample preparation.
Key details
- Buyer
- VisitScotland
- Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Lifecycle stage
- Contract
- Status
- active
- CPV classification
- 42513100
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- —
- Tender value
- £361,000
- First published
- 5 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Feb 2026
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & D Roofing and Building Ltd | SC233875 | — | — | — |
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "High Pressure Vitreous Freezer"?
High Pressure Vitreous Freezer is a UK public-sector procurement published by VisitScotland via Public Contracts Scotland.
Has "High Pressure Vitreous Freezer" been awarded?
Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £361,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".
Which suppliers are involved in "High Pressure Vitreous Freezer"?
1 supplier is linked: B & D Roofing and Building Ltd.
What is "High Pressure Vitreous Freezer" worth?
The reported tender value is £361,000.
When was "High Pressure Vitreous Freezer" published?
It was first published on 5 Jun 2025 and last updated on 2 Feb 2026, across 2 notices.
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