Award

Awarded ITT - Particle Tracking Analysis (PTA) system

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2023 at 10:16

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2023 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] is procuring a particle tracking analysis system for research and development activities in the pharmaceutical sector and other industries. The procurement stage is an award, with the awarded contract valued at £112,681. The contract period is from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024. The location of the procurement is in London, United Kingdom, with a closing date for the tender period on August 1, 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender for the particle tracking analysis system by the National Physical Laboratory presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers specializing in laboratory equipment. Businesses that can provide bench-top particle tracking systems with fluorescence-based capabilities are well-suited to compete. The contract timeline allows for long-term engagement and potential growth for suppliers in the precision equipment industry. Interested parties should consider the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, ensuring fair competition for eligible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded ITT - Particle Tracking Analysis (PTA) system

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] is expanding its particle measurement capability to broaden research and development activity and consultancy service to the pharmaceutical sector and other industries developing high value particle-based products. NPL's requirement is a particle tracking analysis system for the measurement of particle size distribution and number concentration. The system shall be bench-top type and inclusive of fluorescence-based particle tracking capability. The accompanying software shall be supported by Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39429469-0ac5-4d40-bd25-519fbd4dde7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb7c3c7-873a-4b14-b85f-37ef3c6dca84
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£112,681 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2023 - 18 Oct 2024 1-2 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERITICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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