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RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Oct 2021 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Micro-hardness Indentation Machine, aimed at facilitating low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the tender period set to end on 3rd November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 26th November 2021 and is anticipated to last for one year. This opportunity has been designated as a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process for goods, with the delivery location being Teddington, London.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses focused on precision measurement and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific equipment requirements outlined by NPL. Competitors should possess capabilities in manufacturing or supplying advanced testing machinery that adheres to stringent standards, as well as expertise in low-load and micro-hardness testing technologies. Companies that can offer innovative features, such as enhanced data measurement and testing flexibility, will likely be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a piece of equipment to enable low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. The purpose is to replace a previous piece of equipment that is at its end of life. The equipment must be able to perform low-load and microhardness Vickers and Knoop hardness testing at loads ranging from 10 gf to 2 kgf (or 0.098 N to 20 N) in a traceable manner such as through calibration to approved standards (such as BS ISO 4516). The equipment must also be able to meet all minimum requirements as laid out in such standards and will ideally exceed them as is stated below. It would also be preferential for the equipment to have additional functionality in the form of being able to measure load/displacement curves during the indentation, and the ability to conduct tests at different load cycle timings. 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-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e1e064-1d22-40d9-a75b-85d9e0432f50
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
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2022 6-12 months
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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