Supply of Stirling Cooler with Optical Access to University of Leeds
University of Leeds · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Stirling Cooler with Optical Access to University of Leeds
Awarded 03 Apr 2023
Awarded03 Apr 2023
Value£516,610.00
SupplierSunpower Inc
AgencyUniversity of Leeds
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 3 Apr 2023Expired 3 Apr 2026
About
University of Leeds awarded a contract to Sunpower Inc for the supply of a compact, low-vibration Stirling cooler with optical access.
The cooler is required for active cooling, and electrical and optical characterisation, of semiconductor lasers, providing 4W lift at 50K and 8W lift at 70K, and providing active control of sample vibrations.
The contract value is £516,610.
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