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Manual RF cryogenic probe station with four RF probe arms and cryogen-free operation

NPL Management Limited · published 27 Oct 2026

Tender expected
4 Jan 2027
Estimated value
£310,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Open procedure · above threshold
Contract dates
1 Feb 2027 to 1 Feb 2028
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 33141641 Probes
  • 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Small businesses
The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.

Description

NPL require a RF cryogenic probe station with four installed RF probe arms. The system must support cryogen-free operation using a closed cycle refrigerator. The base temperature must not exceed 5.5 K, and the temperature must be controllable from 6 K to 350 K. The system must support RF measurements from DC to 40 GHz using groundsignal- ground (GSG) probes. The system must accommodate samples with a diameter of at least 2 inches. Vibration at the sample stage must be less than 1 micrometre. The system must include all necessary components, including a turbomolecular pumping system, a microscope with a zoom ratio of at least 12:1, probes, and a calibration substrate. The supplier must install and verify the system and provide user training.

Notices for this procurement

  1. 27 Oct 2026 · Planned procurement notice101383-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. 27 Oct 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice101372-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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