Award

ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2023 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a leading UK measurement institute, has awarded a contract for the procurement of an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy and microscopy. The tender, titled "ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat," falls under the CPV category of 'Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment'. The procurement method was an open procedure with a value of £339,000. The tender period ended on 5th May 2023, with the contract period starting on 5th June 2023 and ending on 4th June 2024.

This procurement opportunity from NPL offers potential business growth for suppliers in the goods category. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, optical instruments, and precision devices would be well-suited to compete. The buyer, National Physical Laboratory, based in Teddington, England, seeks to enhance its metrology and research capabilities through this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the buyer's emphasis on innovation and technology advancement.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat

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 Quantum Materials team provides and conducts state-of-the-art measurement services and research across diverse fields of materials science, which involves the test and evaluation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of materials and associated devices. We are extending our capability for delivering world-class metrology and research, and as part of this growth, the NPL requirement is for an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and microscopy at low temperature and high magnetic field. The purpose is to provide a rich display of external stimuli and perturbations for hyperspectral, correlative, and quantitative Raman and photoluminescence microscopy via the low temperature and high magnetic field capabilities, for the manipulation and study of materials both from a fundamental and applied perspective. This means a significant expansion of the control over the combined parameter space (temperature - magnetic field - electric field - wavelength) for quantum electronic and optoelectronic material metrology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1d841ba-d4af-4cf9-a9e6-a6e915f80c5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d62472-0a1d-48d0-be86-63f4303af431
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£339,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2024 1-2 years
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b1d841ba-d4af-4cf9-a9e6-a6e915f80c5f-2023-09-27T13:57:55+01:00",
    "date": "2023-09-27T13:57:55+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b1d841ba-d4af-4cf9-a9e6-a6e915f80c5f",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_363292/1263019",
        "title": "ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat",
        "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 Quantum Materials team provides and conducts state-of-the-art measurement services and research across diverse fields of materials science, which involves the test and evaluation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of materials and associated devices. We are extending our capability for delivering world-class metrology and research, and as part of this growth, the NPL requirement is for an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and microscopy at low temperature and high magnetic field. The purpose is to provide a rich display of external stimuli and perturbations for hyperspectral, correlative, and quantitative Raman and photoluminescence microscopy via the low temperature and high magnetic field capabilities, for the manipulation and study of materials both from a fundamental and applied perspective. This means a significant expansion of the control over the combined parameter space (temperature - magnetic field - electric field - wavelength) for quantum electronic and optoelectronic material metrology.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW11 0LW"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 339000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-05-05T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-06-05T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-06-04T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-72024",
            "name": "National Physical Laboratory",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "National Physical Laboratory"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hampton Road",
                "locality": "Teddington",
                "postalCode": "TW11 0LW",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "National Physical Laboratory",
                "email": "gary.phillips@npl.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-259643",
            "name": "Quantum Design UK & Ireland Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Quantum Design UK & Ireland Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-72024",
        "name": "National Physical Laboratory"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b1d841ba-d4af-4cf9-a9e6-a6e915f80c5f-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-08-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2023-09-27T13:57:55+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 339000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-259643",
                    "name": "Quantum Design UK & Ireland Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-06-05T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2024-06-04T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d62472-0a1d-48d0-be86-63f4303af431",
                    "datePublished": "2023-09-27T13:57:55+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}