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Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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09 Nov 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for the "Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus," a project in the laboratory equipment sector. This process involved a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation, and concluded with the awarding on 29 October 2021. The contract, valued at £49,510, spans from 9 November 2021 to 9 November 2022, with delivery anticipated at the NPL’s Teddington location in London, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in precision and laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in creating automated systems for scientific applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore forthcoming opportunities in similar contracts, as the NPL's requirements align with innovative solutions in the field of laboratory instruments, potentially fostering growth for new entrants and established suppliers alike.

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Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for an apparatus for realising the argon triple point, -189.3442 degC, to move away from labour-intensive operation of manual systems through largely automated realisation of the fixed-point with the following mandatory requirements: - Uncertainty of less than or equal to 0.25 mK - Reproducibility of less than or equal to 0.2 mK - Plateau duration of more than 10 hours - immersion depth of at least 400 mm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c7976-a1aa-4b31-bf64-a89bd3f621d7
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
£49,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2021 - 9 Nov 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

FLUKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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