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Contract Award Notice - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2018 at 14:42

Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2018 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, London, has recently completed a procurement process for a femtosecond laser system intended for precision machining applications. The contract, valued at £173,505, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was processed via an open procedure. The tender was initially published on 20 August 2018, with a tender period that ended on 19 September 2018. The contract was officially awarded on 6 November 2018, spanning from that date until the end of the same day.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in precision engineering, optoelectronics, or laser technology, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide high-precision manufacturing solutions or those with expertise in developing optical machinery may find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the procurement processes of institutions like NPL can lead to collaborative opportunities and advance capabilities in cutting-edge technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining

Notice Description

NPL Internal REF: 121410 Universal and general system for machining. Additional information: Order placed as per response to the Invitation To Tender reference itt_1251 - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining dated 14 September 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f13145-4caf-42c0-a1f3-e6e7f27b707a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2294a66b-9f40-4d1b-b8cf-2dceb75fd595
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
£173,505 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,505 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2018 24 hours
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
James Webb
Contact Email
james.webb@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 9436121

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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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