Colorado School Of Mines - Dilution Refrigeration System - MINES27005 (2026)
Colorado School Of MinesHigher Ed · Golden, CO- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
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The Colorado School of Mines intends to purchase a dilution refrigeration system capable of cooling quantum devices to 10mK or below. Research indicates that the Bluefors system is the only system fulfilling the required technical parameters. Technical parameters include a base temperature of <= 10mK, experimental volume with a mixing chamber flange diameter >= 280mm and vertical sample space >= 400mm, thermal-cycling cooldown time <= 24 hours without shield and <= 30 hours with shield, and ergonomic single-operator handling for radiation shields and vacuum cans. The approximate cost is $381,406.78. Submission deadline is September 21, 2026.
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Summary
The Colorado School of Mines intends to purchase a dilution refrigeration system capable of cooling quantum devices to 10mK or below.
Research indicates that the Bluefors system is the only system fulfilling the required technical parameters. Technical parameters include a base temperature of <= 10mK, experimental volume with a mixing chamber flange diameter >= 280mm and vertical sample space >= 400mm, thermal-cycling cooldown time <= 24 hours without shield and <= 30 hours with shield, and ergonomic single-operator handling for radiation shields and vacuum cans. The approximate cost is $381,406.78. Submission deadline is September 21, 2026.
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Dilution refrigeration system
- Scope location
- Jefferson County, Colorado
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