Tender

ITT_125725 Walk-in Environmental Chamber

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to procure a walk-in environmental chamber for their Multiple Atmospheres Controlled Environment (MACE) facility, intended to enhance air quality monitoring via low-cost gas sensors. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 30 August 2024. The project falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The setup must accommodate the existing laboratory space at NPL's Hampton Road, Teddington location. The contract is valued at £190,000 GBP and is set to commence on 23 September 2024, ending by 22 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental testing and advanced precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria favouring these entities. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with NPL Estates for the decommissioning of the current equipment and installation of the new chamber, presenting further engagement and service offerings in future partnerships. Businesses with expertise in temperature and humidity control automation would be well-suited to compete in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT_125725 Walk-in Environmental Chamber

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a walk-in environmental chamber to host its Multiple Atmosphere Controlled Environment (MACE), a purpose-built facility designed to evaluate the performance of low-cost gas sensors for air quality monitoring. The environmental walk-in chamber will deliver temperature and humidity control for all tests that the MACE facility supports. The setup needs to fit within the existing laboratory space available at NPL. Liaising with NPL Estates will be necessary to decommission the environmental chamber currently in the lab, and to prepare the laboratory for the installation of the new one. The asset must be able to 1) allow temperature and relative humidity control over the desired range; 2) allow automation over a series of set points for autonomous operation. To express interest in this opportunity please ensure you bare registered on the Bravo tendering portal. The landing page (https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml) includes a button to click to register, after which you can look up the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55b506f1-0a94-4d1b-bfdc-a87e13924687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d96a3f-e42e-42d0-8dc5-8e668867d094
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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