Tender

RFQ - Translation Stage

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to procure a translation stage system through a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender titled "RFQ - Translation Stage." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London. Key dates include the tender period, which closes on 18 October 2021, and the contract period commencing on 5 November 2021, lasting until 18 October 2022. The active status of the tender highlights a pressing need for suppliers to engage promptly.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment or engineering solutions. Businesses with capabilities in developing integrated systems that align with laboratory renovations are particularly well-suited to compete. By collaborating with construction contractors and demonstrating an understanding of the specific calibration needs of the NPL, potential suppliers can significantly enhance their prospects for securing this contract, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Translation Stage

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) intend to commission a translation stage system with 2-axis controlled and 1-axis manual to function as a replacement for the current system in use. The translation X-(horizontal) and Y-(Vertical) axis are This system will primarily be utilised within NPL's services to provide precise alignment, repeatability, and positional accuracy of test equipment during measurement and calibration services. This replacement acquisition is in tandem with the current laboratory renovation plans that are being undertaken. As such the commissioning of this acquisition is meant to integrate with the current proposed laboratory renovations. The supplier is expected to be able to coordinate their design with the building contractor (to be named) in charge of laboratory renovations and to ensure that the system design is compatible. The supplier will be responsible to ensure that their system design integrates with the laboratory renovation plans where required. The following document proceeds to outline the main functional requirements associated for this translation stage system. Each requirement is categorised by its primary functional aspect within which it resides in. This is aimed to allow for the development of an optimum engineering solution to provide for NPL's calibration needs. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdfb0c4-a4fb-45f6-a963-ceb8eacc7ff1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2021 - 18 Oct 2022 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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