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# Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/superconducting-quantum-interference-device-squid-magnetometer-ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Durham University: "Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer". Published status: active. Published Value: £650,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.acquire.durham.ac.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Durham University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/durham-university-urn-133812)
- **Published Value:** £650,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 September 2021 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Detection and analysis apparatus, Instruments for measuring quantities
- **Delivery Location:** UKC1
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/superconducting-quantum-interference-device-squid-magnetometer-ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/superconducting-quantum-interference-device-squid-magnetometer-ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [acquire.durham.ac.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acquire.durham.ac.uk%2Facquire%2FDisplayModules%2FTradeModules%2FNegotiations%2FOpportunities%2FViewOpportunityEvent.aspx%3FEventID%3D6191%26Culture%3Den-GB)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/superconducting-quantum-interference-device-squid-magnetometer-ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd#participate

## Description
The University is looking at purchasing a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer for the Physics department. The instrument will be used by researchers within Durham, along with those based regionally and nationally, to support activities involving magnetism in key growth areas such as topological and skyrmion systems; low-dimensional and molecular magnetism; thin films and nanostructures; novel oxides and chalcogenides; and superconductivity.  To express and interest please go to: https://www.acquire.durham.ac.uk/acquire/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=6191&Culture=en-GB

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 38430000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC

- **Estimated Value:** £650,000
- **Description:** The University is looking at purchasing a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer for the Physics department. The instrument will be used by researchers within Durham, along with those based regionally and nationally, to supp...
- **Contract Period:** 19/11/2021 to 

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F020069-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-08-17T11:46:49.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T04:03:11.120Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02cbfd