Tender

Invitation To Tender Dry Dilution Fridge

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 21:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting an open tender process for the procurement of a dry dilution fridge, required for the development of superconducting electronics. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is set in Teddington, London, with a final date for submission of proposals by 16 February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2021 and continue for one year, ending on 1 March 2022. Notably, this is an accelerated process, allowing for a shorter tender period of just 15 days.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment and superconducting materials. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply advanced scientific apparatus would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NPL's commitment to developing next-generation technologies creates a promising environment for innovative suppliers to expand their market reach and contribute to cutting-edge research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender Dry Dilution Fridge

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a dry dilution refrigerator, with full 3He charge, capable of achieving a base temperature of not more than 30mK. A solenoid superconducting magnet will be incorporated as well as a number of microwave lines and full low frequency and thermometry instrumentation. It will be required for extensive development of superconducting electronics based on Josephson devices. Additional information: TED PIN Notice 2020/S 162-395278. link to Prior Information Notice on TED published in August 2020. The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bde51c0-f7ed-4ecf-bf0b-d14691454323
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c039ad-1a8a-4cb3-8efc-042316d6ab48
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
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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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