Tender

ITT - White Light Interferometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a state-of-the-art White Light Interferometer for dimensional metrology purposes. The tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the deadline for tender submissions set for March 13, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to commence on April 5, 2023, and conclude on April 4, 2024. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £275,000.

This tender by NPL presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of precision metrology equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. Businesses keen on providing automatic sample staging/alignment equipment with advanced measurement capabilities and associated software solutions would find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. For businesses interested in expanding their market presence in the laboratory equipment sector, this tender offers a chance to engage with NPL and contribute to their measurement services and R&D activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - White Light Interferometer

Notice Description

NPL require a state-of-the-art white-light interferometer (WLI) with a microscope form-factor to enable areal surface topography measurement of appropriate workpieces. By 'white-light interferometry' we mean 'coherence scanning interferometry with visible light' as described in ISO 25178-604:2013. The WLI will be used in a dimensional metrology laboratory at NPL to undertake traceable measurement tasks required for NPL's measurement services and R&D activities. We are seeking a state-of-the-art instrument and the technical specifications described later in this document include commensurate functionality such as automatic sample staging/alignment with multiple optics for measurement of different sample/feature scales, and associated measurement automation software and data analysis software packages. To express interest in this opportunity please ensure you register (or are registered) on the Bravo / JaggaerOne site and use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55735

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58950404-3257-4b58-ab9a-441e68d49cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2b3507-8f75-41d5-ace0-94706166d388
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 (above 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
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 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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