# Fast sample turnaround cryogen-free dilution refrigerator

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University Of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Published: 11 July 2017
- Planned start: 11 September 2017
- Planned end: 31 December 2017
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: ab093f03-2a9f-4092-afd3-0ed071f67af9-159453
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd3714b9-8905-48b5-a38b-2c15bcb6b9f0

## Description

1\. Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future\. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing\. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services\. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses\. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups\. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama\. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre\. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www\.manchester\.ac\.uk/discover/facts-figures/ 2\. Background information on Project This scientific equipment will be housed within the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester\. The facility has an ultra-isolated 'quiet' environment designed to be accessed by Manchester scientists along with academic and industrial research partners\. The NGI facility will be used for the study of new phenomena, new materials and new devices, and will drive innovation\. It will provide access to advanced instrumentation and measurement capability, and training for current and future researchers in academia and industry\. 3\. Project Overview The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a fast sample turnaround cryogen-free dilution refrigerator, which is to be used for cooling materials and devices to the Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation\. https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab093f03-2a9f-4092-afd3-0ed071f67af9-159453)