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RFQ Award - Pumping Station with Integrated Leak Detection

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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14 Dec 2020 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a supplier for a custom mobile pumping station with integrated leak detection, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process, which is characterised as being below the threshold for full tendering. The contract was awarded on 25th November 2020, with a total contract value of £67,519. The contract period commences from 14th December 2020 and runs until 14th December 2021. The delivery location for this contract is in Teddington, London, UK.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in cryogenic systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider this contract, as it is designed to accommodate their participation. Companies that can deliver a fully mobile pumping station that meets the specified technical requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ Award - Pumping Station with Integrated Leak Detection

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a custom mobile pumping station/leak detector suitable for use with cryogenic systems. The system should comprise a turbo pump with backing/roughing pump and a leak detector which can be switched in/out of the circuit using electro-mechanical valves. It should be possible monitor and control the system (valves, pressures, status of the turbo pump etc) using an easy-to-use control panel. 1. The system should be able to leak test using He4 and preferably also He3 (but does not need to be calibrated for the latter) 2. The system needs to be fully mobile and should e.g. fit through a normal door. 3. It should be equipped with a full range vacuum gauge mounted behind the test port 4. All valves should be electro-mechanical (not pneumatic) and individually controlled by the user 5. The control panel should clearly indicate the status of the system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a970690d-a719-4ccc-a4d7-e94b424a91f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f5ac3-a014-4391-8b1a-4350abd80c4d
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,519 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 14 Dec 2021 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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