Tender

RFQ: Supply of -100 degC Frost-point Hygrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 09:23

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Apr 2021 at 13:25

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is currently seeking quotes for the supply of a -100 °C Frost-point Hygrometer, essential for maintaining their primary standard humidity generators. Published on 11 June 2021, this procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 June 2021. The selected contract is anticipated to start on 30 July 2021 and will run until 21 June 2022, with delivery expected at their facility located in Teddington, London. The procurement is being conducted via a limited method, specifically using competitive quotations below the threshold, through the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide highly accurate hygrometers. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with relevant expertise in humidity measurement and calibration technologies. Success in this contract could enhance market visibility and open further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ: Supply of -100 degC Frost-point Hygrometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory's requirement is for a trace moisture condensation principle hygrometer with the ability to measure down to an extreme low range of humidity of -100degC frost-point temperature with an accuracy of <= +-0.2 degC. This level of accuracy is needed to give confidence to the humidity generated by NPL's primary standard generator and to act as a reference standard hygrometer for comparison calibrations at this level. NPL requires an instrument with this level of accuracy to be able to perform maintenance activities on our primary standards enabling us to deliver our stated international CMCs (Calibration & Measurement Capabilities) for dew-point temperature calibration down to -100 degC. Requirement is for quantity of one. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a3950e-4c8e-472d-a99c-0bfefd9d0e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c65a32-402a-461b-a878-9327a33966b5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
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
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 21 Jun 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
Nina Heath
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk, nina.heath@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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