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Invitation to Tender Liquid Droplet Deposition Robot

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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19 Sep 2017 at 13:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking suppliers for the Invitation to Tender for a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot, with a focus on meeting various solvent types and their pH and viscosity requirements. The procurement process is classified under goods, specifically in the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 19 October 2017. The total value of the contract is £80,000, with the contract period starting on 10 November 2017 and ending on 12 November 2018. The delivery address for this project is located in Teddington, London, TW11 0LW.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and precision machinery. Companies that are well-versed in robotics and have experience in supplying scientific instruments would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their presence within the public procurement sector and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a key governmental laboratory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender Liquid Droplet Deposition Robot

Notice Description

Invitation To Tender for; The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot for use with a wide variety of solvent types with varying pH and viscosity. Additional information: The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot for use with a wide variety of solvent types with varying pH and viscosity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fb2ebb6-62ad-4652-81b0-4e0bbaecdf97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfce6c2-fb9b-4126-8081-a466d6ecc010
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2018 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
bronwyn.glossop@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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