Tender

Invitation to Tender for Displacement Vibrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

07 Jun 2019 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a Displacement Vibrometer, aimed at enhancing measurement capabilities in the laboratory sector. This open procedure is classified under goods, with a specific focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Interested suppliers should prepare their bids by 9th July 2019, as the contract period will commence on 1st August 2019 and extend until 31st December 2019. The project is located in Teddington, London, with essential components including a complete laser interferometer system and additional equipment for data acquisition and integration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision measurement and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technology for environmental robustness and portability. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to invite varied bids that can enhance NPL's operational capabilities in acoustic and ultrasonic technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing adaptable and transportable systems would be especially well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Displacement Vibrometer

Notice Description

The scope of this procurement is for a complete laser interferometer system (commercially referred to as a Vibrometer). This will include a laser interferometer instrument (laser head and driving boards), necessary third-party electrical equipment required to acquire signal data (oscilloscope, DAQ boards, PC-interface boards), software to operate the instrument on an NPL PC (or otherwise the tenderer to supply a computer where necessary) and physical hardware in order to integrate the instrument into the existing facilities at NPL (stand, tripod, objective lenses). Background to the requirement: The NPL requirement is for a laser interferometer for the displacement measurement of a water-borne reflective membrane incident upon by ultrasonic tone bursts. The purpose is to provide accurate and reliable picometre displacement measurements of the membrane, when driven at frequencies between 0.1 and 100 MHz, for the purposes of calibrating ultrasonic hydrophones. The measurement of displacement is expected to be robust to environmental laboratory noise including acoustic amplifier noise, typical RF bursts from pulsed lasers, air movement through air conditioning, airborne sound and environmental vibration. Access should be available to the raw data to allow for independent post-processing. The system should not be so bulky or sensitive that it cannot easily be moved once installed. The system will be expected to be used in multiple laboratories and as such must be suitable for efficient transport and set up. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions. Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-128be237-85e4-47c7-8f05-2b5e7ba89155
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee03e79-fb9d-4814-88ad-551c32bd6a19
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 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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