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CAN: Procurement of Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2024 at 15:53

Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the award process for the procurement of a Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device. The contract was awarded to MKS Instruments UK Ltd. The contract value is £82,834 GBP, with a contract period starting on 15th January 2024 and ending on 29th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on 17th April 2023. The location of delivery covers various regions including TW11 0LW, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This awarded tender for the CPC device by NPL presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses catering to gas analysis technology and equipment are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth. The award to MKS Instruments UK Ltd highlights the demand for specialised expertise in environmental analysis equipment within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

CAN: Procurement of Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for the procurement of a FTIR gas analyser that can analyse a comprehensive list of GHG and atmospheric pollutants with high sensitivity (possibility for ppb level measurements), high flexibility (ability to build own reference spectra through software) and the ability to measure gas matrices with temperatures from ambient to ~1800C, and up to 40% water vapour Content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-485051a0-deb9-47b0-983d-593999b0e971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad28892b-ec7c-4355-8515-98a8c272abc4
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
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
£82,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MKS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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