# Procurement of 2 x Cryocoolers for a Cryo-mechanical Test Rig

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Sumitomo \(SHI\) Cryogenics of Europe Limited\.
- Award value: £58,566
- Tender value: £58,566
- Award date: 26 September 2022
- Published: 26 September 2022
- Contract start: 26 September 2022
- Contract end: 31 March 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 379d86e7-8370-487e-9b1c-80ad4b0e3c14-574605
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e5176d4-0fcd-47ec-a4e4-f77b875de6aa

## Description

As part of the design process for STEP, The Authority requires two cryocoolers \(closed cycle refrigerators\) to support research into materials tensile testing in cryogenic environments\. The cryocoolers shall be compatible with existing equipment at The Authority\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379d86e7-8370-487e-9b1c-80ad4b0e3c14-574605)