Planning

PIN - Roundness High Accuracy (Dim)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

04 May 2021 at 10:53

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a tender for a high accuracy roundness measurement system with nanometre resolution, essential for calibrating hemispheres. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London (postal code TW11 0LW). The contract is set to commence on 30th July 2021 and will run for one year, concluding on 30th July 2022. A future notice regarding this opportunity is expected to be published by 8th June 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision instrumentation and measurement systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) poised to innovate in this sector. Companies with expertise in developing programmable measurement technologies and those able to provide robust data storage solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and potential for growth in the high-accuracy measurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Roundness High Accuracy (Dim)

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a high accuracy roundness measurement system with nanometre resolution for the calibration of hemispheres. The system should incorporate a rotary stage to allow for multi-orientation spindle/component error separation. Data should be able to be collected at user programable rotations and stored as an ASCII file. The work table diameter shall be approximately 300 mm in diameter and be able to accommodate parts of the order of 500 mm in height. The system should be programmable to allow automatic measurement sequences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7080622b-9f27-4bb2-b404-db1a9e98adc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3d35e5-e41d-4b9a-8f76-3b297e27478a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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

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