Tender

RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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13 Aug 2018 at 14:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking quotes for the supply of a Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer as part of their RFQ process, with the aim of measuring the temperature inside battery casings during their charging and discharging cycles. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" sector and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 29th August 2018. Contracts are expected to commence on 31st August 2018 and continue for one year, concluding on 30th August 2019. The address for delivery is Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom, and interested parties must register on Bravo Solutions to participate.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and laboratory equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to create innovative solutions in response to NPL's specific needs. Companies with experience in fibre optic technology and temperature measurement systems are particularly well-suited for this contract, as the project may lead to further applications in various engineering contexts. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also establish a relationship with a key player in the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a system for measuring the temperature inside battery casings during charging and discharging. The major challenges in this application are the difficulty of access to the battery pack and the lack of space between the modules within the battery pack. After considering numerous possibilities, NPL has decided that the application requirements can be met with a Distributed Fibre Thermometer (DFT) using Frequency Domain Optical Reflectometry (FDOR) NPL anticipates that after use on the Battery Project, the apparatus will find applications in a wide range of engineering challenges. The fibre sensors used in this technique can also be used to measure strain and NPL anticipates that the ability to make combined temperature and strain measurements may be relevant to future applications. We hope that the software supplied with the system will be sufficiently flexible to allow for many as yet unanticipated applications. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda38c2a-cfa1-4707-bf28-b242d4c7be97
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request For Quote
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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