Tender

RFQ - Replacement Fluorimeter (Re-issue)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Jul 2023 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, has issued a tender for the replacement of a Fluorimeter. This equipment is crucial for fluorescence signal measurement in the UK Life Science & Health sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on September 18, 2023, and ending on September 17, 2024. The tender deadline is August 21, 2023, with a value of £140,000 GBP. Interested parties can find the tender documents on the provided link.

This tender by NPL presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is active, and the location for delivery is specified as a UK postcode with international delivery options. Businesses interested in providing traceably calibrated fluorescence spectroscopy capabilities should consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Replacement Fluorimeter (Re-issue)

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The existing equipment at NPL is near the end of its useful life and a replacement is required. The measurement of fluorescence signals underpins a wide range of techniques in the UK Life Science & Health sector. For metrological support of this NPL requires capabilities in fluorescence spectroscopy that are ideally traceably calibrated. To express interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documents please use the following url: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/741627630189E3DF4564

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83d9506-11a0-4f66-8d1e-49d4a953c9fd
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2024 1-2 years
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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