Award

Award: RFQ - Ultrastable Laser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2023 at 12:23

Award Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2022 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Ultrastable Laser in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contract, valued at £166,360, was awarded to Menlo Systems GmbH through a limited competitive quotation process. The contract period starts on January 9, 2023, and ends on June 1, 2023. The award was published on January 23, 2023. The buying organisation, National Physical Laboratory, located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom, initiated this tender through a tender process.

This procurement opportunity for an Ultrastable Laser system by the National Physical Laboratory is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the laboratory equipment sector with expertise in optical technology are well-suited to participate in this tender. The tender presents an opportunity for companies to provide a comprehensive and reliable ultrastable laser system that meets the specified technical requirements and can be controlled and monitored remotely. The system should be delivered ready for installation, including software, operation manual, and performance characterisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award: RFQ - Ultrastable Laser

Notice Description

Contract award for Ultrastable Laser ITT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61d0993e-e139-4498-8e28-f54b301b0214
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96922b52-bc45-4a23-bf88-b317959ed494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£166,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 1 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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