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RFQ: GC-PDHID for Trace Amount of Inert Gases Analysis

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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06 Aug 2024 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a procurement process for the acquisition of a GC-PDHID instrument aimed at enhancing the analysis of trace amounts of inert gases. The tender, titled "RFQ: GC-PDHID for Trace Amount of Inert Gases Analysis," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with a closing date for submissions on 21st August 2024. Located in Teddington, England, NPL seeks to complete the contract starting from 10th September 2024 and ending on 28th March 2025. The procurement method being used is a competitive quotation (below threshold), and the opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in advanced laboratory instruments and precision equipment. Businesses that provide high-quality testing and measurement services will find this an attractive project. The GC-PDHID instrument is expected to deliver substantial improvements in detection limits and analysis speed, potentially allowing the successful bidder to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. Firms with strong capabilities in high-precision gas analysis and innovation in measurement technology will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ: GC-PDHID for Trace Amount of Inert Gases Analysis

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for GC-PDHID for Trace Amount of Inert Gases Analysis The current objective of the new instrument is to perform faster and better measurement using state of the art separation and analysis. The new instrument should improve the limit of detection from 300 nmol/mol level, to 10 nmol/mol, and rapid separation of oxygen, nitrogen and argon from 15 minutes down to 10 minutes (with a better resolution). Therefore, the purchase of GC-PDHID instrument will solve challenges and provide opportunity in this growing area: - expand capacity: the GC-PDHID will allow to expand existing and novel areas (ultra-low concentration of inert gases) without impacting existing service or project. It would support the growth of revenue and projects as High-Quality, testing measurement service, novel PRMs. - expand capability: the new instrument will increase the limit of detection from 300 nmol/mol level to 10 nmol/mol level, and can separate oxygen, nitrogen, and argon in shorter time. It would support the growth of revenue and projects as testing measurement service. - instrument contingency. instrument contingency of instrument to application where they maximise impact (i.e., GC-PDHID can also do routine measurement). There is direct contingency, and it will avoid any delay in delivering project of MS. Additional information: 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-b5fd17-2ebe1fc7-8357-4750-bdd4-c9c692b99226
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fa6e36-acd0-4fea-a929-33bd27029a75
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
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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