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RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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03 Oct 2018 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer" was conducted by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, England. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, followed a limited procurement method via competitive quotation, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender period concluded on 29th August 2018, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2018, with a contract duration from 1st October 2018 to 31st October 2018. The winning supplier is Luna Innovations Inc, which was awarded a contract valued at £65,305.24.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in high-precision laboratory instruments and sensor technologies, particularly those with capabilities in fibre optics. SMEs that can provide innovative solutions for temperature measurement in challenging environments like battery casings may find this procurement process particularly relevant. As NPL anticipates that the technology will lead to various applications across different engineering challenges, firms with expertise in data acquisition and sensor technology could be well-positioned to compete in future projects stemming from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a system for measuring the temperature inside battery casings during charging and discharging. The major challenges in this application are the difficulty of access to the battery pack and the lack of space between the modules within the battery pack. After considering numerous possibilities, NPL has decided that the application requirements can be met with a Distributed Fibre Thermometer (DFT) using Frequency Domain Optical Reflectometry (FDOR) NPL anticipates that after use on the Battery Project, the apparatus will find applications in a wide range of engineering challenges. The fibre sensors used in this technique can also be used to measure strain and NPL anticipates that the ability to make combined temperature and strain measurements may be relevant to future applications. We hope that the software supplied with the system will be sufficiently flexible to allow for many as yet unanticipated applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-533ce595-11a5-4f01-b9ea-d63168ccb8ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af6e38d-3793-423a-a5c8-2c721d289536
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,305 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 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

LUNA INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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