Tender

RFQ - Thermal Cycle Chamber

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

16 Jan 2020 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is conducting a procurement process for a Thermal Cycle Chamber, essential for evaluating the mechanical reliability of electronic circuits. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is in the active Tender stage. The closing date for submissions is 31st January 2020, with the contract period expected to commence from 3rd February 2020 and last until 1st February 2021. This limited procurement process is classified as a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses engaged in high-reliability electronics, particularly those focused on electric and hybrid systems, oil and gas, and aerospace sectors, would benefit from this tender. The requirement for rigorous testing systems presents significant growth potential for companies capable of delivering innovative metrology solutions compliant with industry standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Thermal Cycle Chamber

Notice Description

NPL's requirement is a thermal cycle chamber for rapid increasing or decreasing temperature inside the chamber over a range of -70degC to 180degC, ideally with a 10degC/minute change rate. The purpose is to evaluate mechanical reliability of electronic circuits with a typical load being below 5kg of PCAs. NPL's requirement is to test thermo-mechanical reliability of electronic assemblies by subjecting them to regular thermal excursions across an extended operational range. The tests we will run will be used to test high reliability electronics and electrical system from manufacturers for their type approval testing. Similar systems are used within the industry to provide fitness for purpose testing for new designs and material combinations. The innovative metrology developed by NPL for high temperature materials and manufacturing techniques, is required for electric and hybrid development, oil/gas, and aerospace partners. This is required for benchmarking against these widely accepted industry standards. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02cedec2-919d-4700-8477-4fc1d4c26e94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68bb5d3-20f3-4d72-ade2-8f4664f8c0f8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 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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