Manual RF cryogenic probe station with four RF probe arms and cryogen-free operation

What the buyer is asking for

NPL require a RF cryogenic probe station with four installed RF probe arms. The system must support cryogen-free operation using a closed cycle refrigerator. The base temperature must not exceed 5.5 K, and the temperature must be controllable from 6 K to 350 K. The system must support RF measurements from DC to 40 GHz using groundsignal- ground (GSG) probes. The system must accommodate samples with a diameter of at least 2 inches. Vibration at the sample stage must be less than 1 micrometre. The system must include all necessary components, including a turbomolecular pumping system, a microscope with a zoom ratio of at least 12:1, probes, and a calibration substrate. The supplier must install and verify the system and provide user training.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published10 days ago

   27 Oct 2026, 10:31 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 66 days

   11 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 74 days

   19 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 87 days

   1 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice27 Oct 2026, 10:18 GMT101372-2026
2. Pipeline or early engagement notice27 Oct 2026, 10:31 GMT101383-2026