Cryogen free dilution refrigerator

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Published: Aug 2, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: netherlands_tenderned

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, general supplies and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 23, 2026.

Published through Netherlands TenderNed, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Cryogen free dilution refrigerator

Opdrachtgever: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

NWO institute SRON wishes to purchase a cryogen free dilution refrigerator for the study and development of superconducting energy-resolving single-photon detectors (MKIDs). The system will be used in the context of a new project to develop the most sensitive MKIDs for exoplanet
spectroscopy at visible to near-infrared wavelengths, and demonstrate them at a scale of ten-thousands of pixels. To that end, optical access to the cryostat from outside is required to characterise the detectors. The aim is to demonstrate the detectors at a scale that requires readout with at least 16 coaxial lines. To keep operational costs low, the system should be cryogen free, i.e. not require liquid Helium for operation. Since the detectors include thin membranes, we have particular requirements on the vibration isolation.
The system will be primarily used by PhD students and postdocs, and should offer fully automated cryogenic operation, but at the same time allow full manual control and custom

Procedure: Openbaar

Type publicatie: Aankondiging opdracht

Type opdracht: Leveringen

Kenmerk: 604500

Europees: Ja

Data provenance

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About Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via Netherlands TenderNed and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 3, 2026.

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