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UPLiFT Refrigerant-based Helium Gas Cooler

Issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published: 23 Oct 2026
Closes: 17 Dec 2026, 11:00 UTC
Value: GBP 140,000
Reference: UKRI-6349
Location: United Kingdom
Sector: Electronics & Semiconductors
Type: goods

At a glance

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom has published a tender in electronics & semiconductors: “UPLiFT Refrigerant-based Helium Gas Cooler”. Submissions close on 17 December 2026, 38 days from today. The stated value is GBP 140,000. Quote reference UKRI-6349 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 33 notices from this buyer since 2026, 19 of them currently open. There are 10 open electronics & semiconductors notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Details

Science and Technology Facilities Council Central Laser Facility are looking to appoint a supplier who can design and make a bespoke amplifier head cooling system. The system needs to be based on refrigerant based cooling technology to provide flexibility and remove reliance on an external source of coolant supply.

Context for bidders

We hold 33 notices from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), going back to August 2026 — 19 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Construction & Infrastructure and Financial & Professional Services. There are 10 open Electronics & Semiconductors tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 38 days.

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Before you bid on this tender

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