Award

Component Placement System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2021 at 13:28

Tender

02 Nov 2020 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently undertaking the procurement process for a "Component Placement System," which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 18 December 2020, for a total value of £77,000. The system is crucial for the automatic placement of electronic components in various electronic assemblies and is intended for use in Teddington, London. This procurement was initiated as part of an open procedure and was published on 2 November 2020, with the tender period concluding on 18 November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing laboratory equipment or electronic assembly technologies. Businesses with expertise in the provision of automated solutions for electronics manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The successful contractor, Blundell Production Equipment Ltd, exemplifies the kinds of suppliers that can meet NPL's needs, indicating a favourable environment for similar firms seeking to expand their market presence in this sector.

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Notice Title

Component Placement System

Notice Description

NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a pick and place system used to populate circuit boards with SMD components. The contractor is Blundell Production Equipment Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9acc3ed2-b87a-43f3-a8aa-b0dba1efe135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc7b1d6-4398-48f5-a0a8-52c936c60931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
anthea.osammor@npl.co.uk, simon.coller@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPTON ROAD, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUNDELL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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