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RFQ_127664 - Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Dec 2023 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the supply of a "Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine" with a value of £50,000 GBP. The tender, initiated under an open procedure, was completed with a tender period ending on November 21, 2023. The contract is set to run from January 2, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The awarded supplier is "Hardness Calibrations". The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under the CPV code for 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment'.

This procurement opportunity from the National Physical Laboratory can be beneficial for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs are particularly suitable for this opportunity. The location of the procurement is at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, England. Interested businesses should note the contract value, key dates, and the specific requirements for the Rockwell Hardness Machine outlined in the tender description.

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Notice Title

RFQ_127664 - Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The requirement is for the measurement of standard Rockwell hardnesses of materials (scales A, C and superficial N at a minimum) in order to characterise material and coating properties as part of our research. As such, it is critical that the machine can be calibrated in accordance with current international standards, such that the data obtained can be robustly examined. The machine must also have reasonably sized testing area, such as to allow medium-sized parts to be tested in an as-received condition, with a minimum stage size of 100 x 100 mm. A highly desirable option would be the ability to run both standard tests and non-standard tests (e.g. with different loads), and to obtain additional data such as load-displacement data that can be exported to enable us to develop new characterisation techniques. Additional capabilities such as the capacity to run Brinell tests, or to run an automated array of tests would also be a beneficial option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d977f687-071d-44a0-8415-b3adda9c4a6b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDNESS CALIBRATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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