Supply of Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System for UKRI Dark Matter Research
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryogen-Free Bottom-Loading Dilution Refrigerator System for UKRI Dark Matter Research
Awarded 14 May 2025
Awarded14 May 2025
Value£203,990.00
SupplierICE Oxford Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6mo ago1y term
Awarded 14 May 2025Expired 21 May 2026
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to ICE Oxford Ltd for the supply of a cryogen-free bottom-loading dilution refrigerator system.
The system will support dedicated photosensor research and development at ultra-low temperatures (~20 mK) for the QUEST-DMC dark matter experiment at the Particle Physics Department (PPD).
Funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, the procurement addresses the absence of such a system within PPD.
The refrigerator will be housed in a refurbished cryogenic laboratory (cryolab) being established at PPD for liquid noble R&D in low background rare-event searches.
The contract value is AUD 203,990.
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