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Metallographic Cut-off Machine - contract award

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2021 at 15:24

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the supply of a self-contained metallographic cut-off machine to MetPrep Ltd. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender process commenced with the initial request for quotation (RFQ) published on 30 July 2021, and the award took place on 19 November 2021. The contract period is set from 19 November 2021 to 28 February 2022, with the delivery location in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure below threshold, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the precision equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory machinery. SMEs are encouraged to engage in future procurement processes like this, as the open procedure allows for competitive participation. Companies with expertise in metallographic equipment or related technologies will find this an excellent avenue for business growth and expansion, especially if they are prepared to meet the qualification requirements outlined in the procurement documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metallographic Cut-off Machine - contract award

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a self-contained cutting machine designed for metallographic preparation to MetPrep Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d1a5dd3-0d14-4c83-ba57-009bbdac6a6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09103560-de62-419a-a072-72a162a44615
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
Large

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METPREP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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