Design, Supply, and Commissioning of Closed Cycle Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Supply, and Commissioning of Closed Cycle Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber
Awarded 17 Jul 2022
Awarded17 Jul 2022
Value£355,500.00
SupplierIceOxford Limited
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 4mo ago1y term
Awarded 17 July 2022Expired 17 July 2023
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The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to IceOxford Limited for the design, build, supply, installation, and commissioning of a closed cycle test cryostat with UUT cryogenic current leads, cryocoolers, and vacuum chamber.
The system is capable of testing unit under test (UUT) components comprising superconducting and resistive materials such as copper, austenitic steels, and aluminium alloys.
The contract value is £355,500.
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