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