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RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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27 Sep 2023 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM). The NPL, UK's National Measurement Institute, required a high-temperature mechanical test stage for SEMs. The procurement value was £85,400 GBP, and the contract period is from November 14, 2022, to November 13, 2023. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold), with the tender closing on October 21, 2022.

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Notice Title

RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The NPL requirement is for a high temperature mechanical test stage that can be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) at NPL. The testing stage should be able to conduct mechanical tests whilst allowing observation of the test piece either using the primary optics or using Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical testing stage to fit within a Zeiss Auriga or Zeiss Supra SEM. The stage should be equipped with a load cell. And be able to heat the specimen to a temperature of at least 500 degC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a39b3145-e9a4-4268-ab0b-9dcb667e04e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd7ff0c-b5ba-4ae8-8adf-451789a2586d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£85,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2023 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
National Physical Laboratory
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 943 6731

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTEC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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