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Cryogen free dilution refrigerator

Original Netherlands - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - Cryogen free dilution refrigerator

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The Dutch research institute SRON, part of NWO, intends to purchase a cryogen free dilution refrigerator for studying and developing superconducting energy-resolving single-photon detectors (MKIDs). The system will support a project to develop highly sensitive MKIDs for exoplanet spectroscopy at visible to near-infrared wavelengths, demonstrated at a scale of ten-thousands of pixels. Key requirements include optical access from outside the cryostat, readout with at least 16 coaxial lines, operation without liquid Helium, vibration isolation for thin-membrane detectors, and fully automated cryogenic operation with manual control available. No estimated value, submission deadline, or specific procurement procedure is stated in the notice. Suppliers of laboratory cryogenic equipment may follow the tender procedure indicated in the full contract documents.

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NWO institute SRON wishes to purchase a cryogen free dilution refrigerator for the study and development of superconducting energy-resolving single-photon detectors (MKIDs). The system will be used in the context of a new project to develop the most sensitive MKIDs for exoplanet spectroscopy at visible to near-infrared wavelengths, and demonstrate them at a scale of ten-thousands of pixels. To that end, optical access to the cryostat from outside is required to characterise the detectors. The aim is to demonstrate the detectors at a scale that requires readout with at least 16 coaxial lines. To keep operational costs low, the system should be cryogen free, i.e. not require liquid Helium for operation. Since the detectors include thin membranes, we have particular requirements on the vibration isolation. The system will be primarily used by PhD students and postdocs, and should offer fully automated cryogenic operation, but at the same time allow full manual control and custom 1 Cryogen free dilution refrigerator

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Spectrometry Vision B.V. 1 €700,000 Aug 2026
Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG 1 €549,900 Aug 2026
Scienta Omicron GmbH 1 €530,000 Apr 2026
Newport Spectra-Physics B.V. 1 €254,663 Jul 2026
DEMCON TSST B.V. 1 €220,000 Mar 2026

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€254,663
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€530,000
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€549,900
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This tender is estimated 29.2% below that median

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    • Submission deadline: Extended by 1 day: now September 23, 2026, 10:00
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    • Estimated value: Set to €375,000
    • Submission deadline: Moved 1 day EARLIER: now September 23, 2026, 00:00
    • Estimated value: Set to €375,000

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