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Supply of Cryo-free QHR Fridge to National Physical Laboratory

Awarded 05 Feb 2025

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Awarded05 Feb 2025

Value£159,600.00

SupplierCryogenic Limited

AgencyNational Physical Laboratory

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 9mo ago12mo term

Awarded 5 Feb 2025Expired 4 Feb 2026

About

National Physical Laboratory awarded a contract to Cryogenic Limited for the supply of a cryo-free QHR fridge to house a Cryogenic Current Comparator (CCC).

The fridge is required to allow existing CCC components to be mounted in its cold space, maintain a steady temperature of 4 K or less for sustained periods, and operate without additional liquid cryogens for cool-down or running.

The contract value is £159,600.

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