UKRI-6349 UPLiFT Refrigerant-based Helium Gas Cooler

Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Value
£140,000
Closes
17 December 2026
Where
Swindon, Wiltshire
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Science and Technology Facilities Council's Central Laser Facility wants a company to design and build a custom cooling system for a laser amplifier head. The system must use refrigerant-based cooling so it does not depend on an external coolant supply.

What the buyer wants

• Design a bespoke refrigerant-based cooling unit for a laser amplifier head, tailored to the facility's specific equipment and performance needs. • Manufacture and supply the complete cooling system, including the refrigeration components and controls. • Deliver a self-contained system that removes the need for an external coolant supply, giving the facility operational flexibility.

Likely requirements

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Most small businesses would be ruled out by a lack of proven experience designing bespoke refrigeration systems for precision scientific or laser equipment, along with no in-house engineering design capability.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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