Tender

Request for Quote for Ultra Stable RF Oscillator

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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04 Jun 2020 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking submissions for a Request for Quote (RFQ) for two ultra-stable RF oscillators, intended for use in providing reference signals for a microwave synthesiser related to a caesium fountain atomic clock. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is being conducted via a direct procurement method under the single tender action process, which is below threshold. The tender period ends on 25th June 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 3rd August 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. Interested suppliers must register on the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to submit their bids.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the precision and laboratory equipment sector. Businesses with expertise in the production or supply of high-precision instruments should consider competing for this contract, as the straightforward nature of the procurement method may facilitate a relatively accessible bidding process. Suppliers that are adept at navigating e-tendering systems will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, allowing them to potentially establish or expand their foothold in public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quote for Ultra Stable RF Oscillator

Notice Description

Purpose and Scope of this RFQ The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires an ultra-stable RF oscillator to provide a reference signal for a microwave synthesizer. The synthesizer will produce an interrogation signal for a caesium fountain atomic clock. Requirement is for 2 units. Additional information: 1. Instructions for Submitting an RFQ 1.1 "Authority" means the public sector contracting authority, or anyone acting on behalf of the contracting authority, that is seeking to invite suitable Suppliers to participate in this procurement process. 1.2 "You"/ "Your" or "Supplier" means the body completing these questions i.e. the legal entity seeking to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process and responsible for the information provided. The 'Supplier' is intended to cover any economic operator as defined by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and could be a registered company; charitable organisation; Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE); Special Purpose Vehicle; or other form of entity. 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers 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 Delays in response as a result of technical difficulties will not assure that extensions to the bid submission date will be given. Where there are further issues, which Bravo Solutions cannot resolve then the associated Buyer at NPL can be emailed at nina.heath@npl.co.uk or procurement@npl.co.uk All documentation and attachments provided by NPL will be available on Bravo. All communication and submission of RFQ documents must be uploaded and carried out via the Bravo e-Tendering Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab967753-7908-4ce9-868d-b1f7c482ebd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4610a436-3f1f-4aef-b6a1-d4bead39790c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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