Tender

Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Nov 2020 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2020 at 13:22

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, England, has issued an Invitation to Tender for the supply of a Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat. This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 9th December 2020. The process is being conducted via an open competitive method and is accelerated, requiring proposals to be delivered within 15 days from the notice dispatch date. The contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology and microscopy systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability. Companies capable of providing high-precision equipment that meets the specific technical requirements outlined by NPL will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory requirement is to expand its current capability of cryogenic microscopy for the study of single-photon emitters. The requirement is for a closed-cycle optical cryostat that can be mounted on an optical table, and which provides sample translation in three orthogonal degrees of freedom and the use of high numerical aperture (NA) objective lenses for microscopy. Additional information: 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-957150a0-daca-4ebd-b7d4-ad0a266b9011
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8fd76b-eda1-4d3f-84cb-931b8dfe5ea6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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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