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An ultra-high vacuum metallic thin-film deposition tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. The tool will be housed within the SuperFab superconducting nanofabrication facility at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Quotations are invited for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and provision of support, training and instruction of a seed priming device for research use within the College's Department of Biological Sciences. A minimum warranty of twelve months is also required. Please view documentation on the Delta e-tendering system for further details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

This procurement process is for a supplier to undertake an upgrade to an existing helium liquefier system based on a Linde TCF20 Helium Liquefier, originally purchased by the university in 2000, and which supports a number of research groups within the Physics department. The targeted solution is to upgrade the existing TCF20 to ensure a sustainable solution to recover and liquify the warm gas helium boil-off from the experimental activities. This requirement also includes an option for ongoing maintenance of the upgraded solution. Estimated value (initial solution) £0 - £450k (ex VAT) Estimated value (maintenance option) £0 - £200k (ex VAT) Please see tender documentation for details

This procurement process is for a supplier to undertake an upgrade to an existing helium liquefier system based on a Linde TCF20 Helium Liquefier, originally purchased by the university in 2000, and which supports a number of research groups within the Physics department. The targeted solution is to upgrade the existing TCF20 to ensure a sustainable solution to recover and liquify the warm gas helium boil-off from the experimental activities. This requirement also includes an option for ongoing maintenance of the upgraded solution. Estimated value (initial solution) £0 - £450k (ex VAT) Estimated value (maintenance option) £0 - £200k (ex VAT) Please see tender documentation for details

Quotations are invited for the Procurement of a Stratasys F370 CR or Equivalent 3D Printer for Student and Academic Use. PLEASE NOTE THAT this requirement is related to teaching and research work, and that compatibility with the university department's existing equipment/software application is a critical requirement. Please include costs for delivery to the university's main campus which is in Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX. On site delivery of the equipment is required by no later than 31 July 2023. Please see Request for Quotations document for detailed requirements. Submissions to be made electronically only via Delta e-sourcing portal. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Royal Holloway, University of London are seeking to appoint a suitable provider for the development into a software build that allows a single user to manage multiple Meta Quest VR headsets (including Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pros) in an LBE setting, aimed at reducing onboarding friction and host challenges at scale, including: •Experience selection and starting each programme •Monitor user experience •Monitor VR hardware functionality •Ensuring that the host software is accessible for all users •Development into using the software without WiFi, which is not always available at showcasing sites, adding another level of complexity and difficulty in building a model for friction-free distribution. In addition to the software build we require: •Appropriate host training on the software build Conditions of this contract will include: •Must be able to invoice by 24th March 2023 •Must be able to assign all rights to RHUL, deliver licence for all non-commercial use to Royal Holloway, including any of its derivatives, in any of its trading derivatives such as StoryFutures, and can assign any underlying third party rights to Royal Holloway. Please view documentation on the Delta e-tendering system for further details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Royal Holloway, University of London wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an advanced optical UV mask aligner nanofabrication tool, and a partnership to cover up to the next five years of maintenance, and any related purchases. Please see tender documentation for full details. Estimated value of initial equipment purchase -150k ex VAT/Potential reqs -100k ex VAT.

Royal Holloway, University of London wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an advanced optical UV mask aligner nanofabrication tool, and a partnership to cover up to the next five years of maintenance, and any related purchases. Please see tender documentation for full details. Estimated value of initial equipment purchase -150k ex VAT/Potential reqs -100k ex VAT.

Royal Holloway, University of London is looking to appoint a provider for the Delivery of External Audit Services. Further details of the requirement can be found within the documents which are available for download via the link in the notice. All of the information required to make a submission is contained within the tender pack. Only electronic submissions received via Delta by the submission date will be accepted. Please send any questions via the Messaging feature of the Delta system. Duration: 7 years plus 1 plus 1 optional 1 year extensions. Estimated value: £734,400 ex VAT/£881,280 inc VAT

Royal Holloway, University of London is looking to appoint a provider for the Delivery of External Audit Services. Further details of the requirement can be found within the documents which are available for download via the link in the notice. All of the information required to make a submission is contained within the tender pack. Only electronic submissions received via Delta by the submission date will be accepted. Please send any questions via the Messaging feature of the Delta system. Duration: 7 years plus 1 plus 1 optional 1 year extensions. Estimated value: £734,400 ex VAT/£881,280 inc VAT

Quotations are invited for the supply, delivery (including insurance), installation and commissioning and provision of support, training and instruction of a radiography system for seed imaging research use within the university's Department of Biological Sciences. A minimum warranty of twelve months is also required. Please refer to Request for Quotation documentation for full details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Quotations are invited for the supply, delivery including insurance, installation and commissioning and provision of support, training and instruction of two pieces of plant science related research equipment for research use within the University's Department of Biological Sciences; a Digital PCR (dPCR) and a protein purification system. Please see RFQ documentation for details. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Proposals are invited for the supply, delivery including insurance, commissioning and provision of support, training and instruction of a Mobile Ammonia Gas Analyser for scientific fieldwork research use within the University's Department of Earth Sciences. A minimum warranty of twelve months is also required. Est value = £70k - £80k. To respond to this opportunity please go to: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Egham:-RHUL-23105-Procurement-of-a-Mobile-Ammonia-Gas-Analyser-for-Scientific-Research-Use/7U26JCR92Q Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) real-time power system simulation platform for research and student use within the university's department of Electronic Engineering. This requirement also includes an agreement (subject to available funding/requirements) for any associated requirements (upgrades, additional modelling scenarios) over the next three years. Est value of initial equipment 85-95k ex VAT. Value of no-commitment future requirements over next 3 years 0-75k. Further details available within documentation for download from e-tendering portal. PLEASE NOTE THAT all proposals must meet the ESSENTIAL requirements of the specification as a minimum, and award of contract is subject to confirmation of research equipment funding award. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking to appoint a training supplier for the demand led provision of Optimal Productivity & Project Management, for the period October 2023 to September 2026. The supplier will develop and deliver training courses within this category with continuous improvement and will work with us to develop and deliver other courses on similar themes. Within an environment of increased competition, regulation and resource pressures, staff have more priorities to manage and new calls on their time. Equally the University needs continuous improvement, and so effective management of both large and small projects is very important. Courses within this category are aimed at enabling people to develop skills to manage projects, their day-to-day work and their time effectively and will include: 1. Introduction to Project Management 2. Task Switching and Optimal Productivity 3.Time Management These courses must be positioned within the Higher Education (HE) context, particularly reflecting its challenges. The content should also speak to the diversity of the College community and its services and Schools. The courses will be open staff at all levels and disciplines within the university. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Royal Holloway, University of London are seeking to appoint a supplier for training services to be delivered to our staff. The theme of this training is Communication, Collaboration & Personal Effectiveness and the supplier is required to deliver 7 courses within this category. These courses support our colleagues to be personally confident, self-aware and understanding of the emotional context for themselves and others at work. They also provide opportunities for delegates to focus on communication skills in different contexts, and ways to collaborate. This work will be awarded on the basis of a three-year contract, with the option for extension by agreement for up to 1+1 x 12-month period.

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London (‘Royal Holloway’ or ‘the College’) wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. Please see Appendix A for further information. The initial instrument purchase is subject to grant funding from Innovate UK and the College has a maximum budget of £481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support.

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London ('Royal Holloway' or 'the College') wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. Please see Appendix A for further information. The initial instrument purchase is subject to grant funding from Innovate UK and the College has a maximum budget of £481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support.

Royal Holloway, University of London has a requirement for the provision of student and staff Sportswear comprising branded playing kit over a range of core and secondary sports, Leisurewear, and uniform for the universitys Active Lifestyle and Sport team. Please access tender documents via the universitys Delta e-tendering portal at the link provided for further details.