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Articulated Arm CMM - contract award

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2021 at 15:03

Award Notice
Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a procurement process to acquire a 7-axis Articulated Arm Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (AACMM). The contract has been awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd for a total value of £83,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically classified under the CPV code 38000000. Key dates include the award date on 30th June 2021 and a contract duration running from 30th June 2021 to 29th June 2026. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of precision measurement equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced engineering and metrology solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the technical specifications and service cover requirements stipulated in the contract. With a substantial contract value and a long-term service commitment, this is a promising avenue for growth in the precision engineering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Articulated Arm CMM - contract award

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a 7-axis Articulated Arm Co-ordinate Measuring Machine and 5 years' service cover to Hexagon Metrology Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25ae93d1-ce6e-43e4-8a1d-124c8e0f80b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649651c2-503d-4303-bfe1-bffe3c36d25b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
procurement@npl.co.uk, simon.coller@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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