Purchase of Closed-Cycle Helium Cryogenic System
About This Opportunity
Award notice from Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) — Purchase of Closed-C. research & innovation. Awarded to attocube systems AG (GBP 165K, Apr 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a closed-cycle helium
cryogenic system for quantum-optics experiments,
The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a closed-cycle helium cryogenic system for quantum-optics experiments capable of cooling small semiconductor chips to a temperature of 4K, which are mounted with on-chip optical and electrical connections.
The chips should be optically addressable using a low working distance
objective.
The system will be used for a range of experiments in quantum optics and
quantum technologies, with particular focus on characterising devices in silicon carbide where solid-state defect spins are coupled to optomechanical microcavities.
The system will be situated in an optics lab at the University’s Edinburgh campus
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 29, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 038915-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University has issued 80 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Education & Training, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
attocube systems AG was awarded the contract for £165,174. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 038915-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to attocube systems AG. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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