Tender

RFQ - Water Vapour Analyser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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31 Jan 2023 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a water vapour analyser, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category with a contract value of £62,268. The tender is at the procurement stage of competitive quotation (below threshold) and has a tender period ending on 13th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 24th February 2023 and end on 23rd February 2024. The location for delivery is specified as "TW11 0LW, England".

This tender issued by the NPL for a water vapour analyser presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the goods industry. Businesses capable of providing CE/UKCA certificated analysers with specific technical capabilities such as networked and remotely accessed, serial connectivity, and compatibility with standard UK power supplies are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a wide dynamic range and accuracy in measuring water vapours presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering advanced measurement technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Water Vapour Analyser

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 National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a water vapour analyser, with the following capabilities: 1. capable of accurately measuring water vapours (see specification for amount fractions) in pure oxygen gas. 2. The analyser shall be CE/UKCA certificated. 3. Possibility to be networked and remotely accessed (minimum 100-1000 Base-T Ethernet) 4. Have a serial RS232/485, Modbus TCP connectivity. 5. Required to operate at standard UK mains power supply (230Vac, 50Hz). 6. Analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 Vdc) is required to allow connectivity to exiting automatic analysers and LabView integration. 7. A local data storage (e.g. on flash drive) is desirable. 8. Inlet pressure: 2-9 bar a 9. Flow rate 0.05-1.5 slpm 10. Gas temperature up to 600C 11. Wide dynamic range: over four orders of magnitude (see specification) To express interest in this notice and access the documents, etc please follow this link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/24238219018607C4210B

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34f29bca-d950-43b9-9c8c-a57baf8c0822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437d61ca-5643-419c-b587-49420b12f252
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
£62,268 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2023 - 23 Feb 2024 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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