Planning

Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Mar 2021 at 19:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 16:42

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 16:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently in the planning stage of their procurement process for an "Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor" project, which falls under the measuring instruments industry. This tender process is set to commence with an expected project start date of 1st April 2021 and will last for twelve months. Interested parties should note that the engagement period concludes on 24th March 2021. NPL, located in Teddington, England, is looking for a sub-contractor to assist in designing and producing two prototype devices that will undergo field testing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in measuring instruments, industrial process control equipment, and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate their capabilities. Engaging with this tender could enhance a business's portfolio, allow collaboration with leading technical teams, and open pathways to commercialisation within the rapidly evolving hydrogen technology market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

Notice Description

NPL are developing a low cost online hydrogen quality sensor based on recently developed sensor technology. We are seeking a sub-contractor to work in partnership with NPL's technical team as part of a government funded project to design and produce two prototype devices for field testing, and support plans for subsequent commercialisation. The project is expected to start on the 1st April 2021 with a duration of 12 months. Additional information: Tenderers interested in this opportunity will need to register their interest at Bravo Solutions in order to access the ITT documents and complete a bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e2220d8-4059-4741-a978-63df36cd28b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac2a532-0b09-4b44-9d50-ae3c6246f76f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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