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Awarded RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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29 Nov 2021 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Micro-hardness Indentation Machine, essential for conducting low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" (CPV Code: 38000000). The contract was awarded on 22nd November 2021 and will run until 22nd November 2022. The procurement process was a limited tender, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and was concluded on 3rd November 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious institution like NPL. Companies with expertise in manufacturing advanced testing machines capable of meeting stringent standards, such as BS ISO 4516, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such contracts, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with government entities, fostering further growth and development in their sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a piece of equipment to enable low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. The purpose is to replace a previous piece of equipment that is at its end of life. The equipment must be able to perform low-load and microhardness Vickers and Knoop hardness testing at loads ranging from 10 gf to 2 kgf (or 0.098 N to 20 N) in a traceable manner such as through calibration to approved standards (such as BS ISO 4516). The equipment must also be able to meet all minimum requirements as laid out in such standards and will ideally exceed them as is stated below. It would also be preferential for the equipment to have additional functionality in the form of being able to measure load/displacement curves during the indentation, and the ability to conduct tests at different load cycle timings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2a63b48-5a3b-4cc2-a39c-e0c45a37a132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136ba8b7-87cc-4cf8-9cfe-1d5cbfa01055
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£32,221 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2022 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

HARDNESS CALIBRATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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