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RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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15 Jul 2022 at 10:12

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12 Jul 2022 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is undertaking a procurement process for the acquisition of an Expert Handheld XRF Analyser, essential for compliance and material traceability in scientific and engineering projects. This competitive quotation tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with the contract period commencing from 18th July 2022 and concluding on 18th July 2023. The tender period ended on 17th June 2022, and the awarded contract, valued at £26,077, was published on 12th July 2022. Delivery of the equipment will take place in London, with specific requirements for portable and robust operation in diverse engineering environments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the regulatory compliance standards necessary for supplying such technology. Firms that manufacture or distribute handheld analytical instruments or provide related technological solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, enhancing their chances for growth and collaboration with prominent organisations like the NPL.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-727e418a-2059-42c1-80e6-1b6e30138470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f0a811-609f-4e54-a2a1-01e3b8f52a72
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
£26,077 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2022 - 18 Jul 2023 1-2 years
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

HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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