Planning

PIN - Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

04 May 2021 at 10:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is planning to procure an Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus, with the intention to support precise temperature calibration. This procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is set to commence on 30th June 2021. A planned procurement notice was published on 4th May 2021, and further details will be communicated by 26th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-precision instruments required for calibration purposes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and beneficial for innovative companies in the scientific instrumentation sector. Suppliers with expertise in developing or providing similar apparatuses will find this tender particularly well-suited for their business growth initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus

Notice Description

National Physical Laboratory requires a new argon triple point realisation apparatus which is capable of achieving the uncertainty required of a top tier National Measurement Institute. The argon triple point occurs at a temperature of -189.3442 degC. It is principally used for calibration of standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRT) in order to realise and disseminate the International Temperature Scale of 1990.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b6fb0-d46c-4c61-8973-673b2c166165
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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 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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