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Awarded RFQ - Low-temperature Dilatometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Dec 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the tender process for the procurement of a low-temperature dilatometer, essential for enhancing their measurement capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment', specifically classified as goods (CPV code 38000000). The tender was officially awarded on 2nd December 2021, with a total contract value of £55,784.06. The contract period runs from 13th December 2021 to 13th December 2022, with delivery required at NPL’s Teddington location in London. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, limited to below threshold requirements, and the tender period closed on 24th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in precision measurement technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of their capabilities. Companies that specialise in engineering, materials science, and related fields would be well suited to compete, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of measurement standards at the National Physical Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - Low-temperature Dilatometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a device to facilitate the measurement of thermal expansion at low temperatures. The apparatus should be a vertical system for the use over a temperature range to less than -150 degC to greater than 200 degC. The purpose is to update the NPL measurement capability from its current legacy system to a new modern design and implementation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-599472cd-3509-4b7e-bc86-a2947939b202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee32a3ba-69b2-4e22-9f55-7c0a147629d7
Current Stage
Award
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
£55,784 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

LINSEIS MESSGERATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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