Tender

RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 May 2022 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to procure an Expert Handheld XRF Analyser under a limited competitive quotation procurement method. This contract is classified under the goods category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is based in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 30th May 2022 and has a submission deadline of 15th June 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2022 and concluding on 1st July 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering portable, high-performance analytical tools. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender suitable if they can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and provide innovative solutions for materials traceability and inspection. Companies that excel in delivering robust, field-friendly equipment for regulatory compliance in scientific projects will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the provision of an XRF capability, complete with Consumer Goods package (containing RoHS metal and plastic sample sets). The solution shall also provide full alloy material traceability, and a solder calibration set. The purpose is to improve our goods inwards, and regulatory compliance activities across our science and engineering projects, whilst maintain strict adherence to the necessary regulatory compliance directives and standards. The setup needs to be handheld and portable and able to work within a range of engineering environments without a degrade in performance. There must be fail safes in place if the equipment goes out of spec and it is vital we have traceability. The instrument must enable the investigation of RoHS compliance within a range of items, ranging from solder on a PCB, through to traceability of materials within a scientific experiment or conducting goods inwards inspection. 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-b5fd17-5df2b16b-859b-4ec9-a7da-a34be19daf3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d453d1-9eb8-480d-b13b-ce08822a5d36
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
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2023 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
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5df2b16b-859b-4ec9-a7da-a34be19daf3b-2022-05-30T13:49:52+01:00",
    "date": "2022-05-30T13:49:52+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-5df2b16b-859b-4ec9-a7da-a34be19daf3b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_307457/1075050",
        "title": "RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser",
        "description": "The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the provision of an XRF capability, complete with Consumer Goods package (containing RoHS metal and plastic sample sets). The solution shall also provide full alloy material traceability, and a solder calibration set. The purpose is to improve our goods inwards, and regulatory compliance activities across our science and engineering projects, whilst maintain strict adherence to the necessary regulatory compliance directives and standards. The setup needs to be handheld and portable and able to work within a range of engineering environments without a degrade in performance. There must be fail safes in place if the equipment goes out of spec and it is vital we have traceability. The instrument must enable the investigation of RoHS compliance within a range of items, ranging from solder on a PCB, through to traceability of materials within a scientific experiment or conducting goods inwards inspection. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.",
        "datePublished": "2022-05-30T13:49:52+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW11 0LW"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-06-15T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2023-07-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d453d1-9eb8-480d-b13b-ce08822a5d36",
                "datePublished": "2022-05-30T13:49:52+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid",
                "url": "https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-140659",
            "name": "National Physical Laboratory",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "National Physical Laboratory"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "NPL Management Ltd, Hampton Road",
                "locality": "Teddington",
                "postalCode": "TW11 0LW",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "charley.choules@npl.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-140659",
        "name": "National Physical Laboratory"
    }
}