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Microwave Synthesiser - contract award

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Dec 2021 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure a precision microwave signal generator, having recently completed the tender process for this contract, which has been awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £36,000, falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period concluding on 3rd November 2021. The contract commenced on 20th December 2021 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2022, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the precision laboratory equipment sector to expand their market engagement and collaborate with prominent institutions like the National Physical Laboratory. Vendors specialising in goods related to laboratory and optical instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find this an advantageous opportunity for growth. Companies capable of supplying high-quality laboratory equipment and willing to participate in competitive quotation processes will be well-positioned to target similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microwave Synthesiser - contract award

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a precision microwave signal generator to Keysight Technologies UK Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-471549d8-ced6-4801-97ba-39fa21feba5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0c414-68b3-4196-abf3-5a5ddb98d344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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