Award

RFQ - 2 x Air Baths

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

22 May 2023 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for 2 x Air Baths in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments category. The contract, with a value of 40,375 GBP, was awarded to Withnell Sensors. The procurement process was an Open procedure (below threshold) and the contract period is from 22nd May 2023 to 21st May 2024. The tender closed on 20th December 2022.

This tender by NPL for Air Baths presents an opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those providing laboratory and optical equipment. The contract is suitable for SMEs, offering a chance to supply goods to NPL. Businesses located in the United Kingdom can participate, and the contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, Withnell Sensors.

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Notice Title

RFQ - 2 x Air Baths

Notice Description

Award Notice for 2 x Air Baths. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for having controlled temperature ambient for microcalorimeter measurements. The purpose is to obtain stable temperature during the microcalorimeter power measurements. The air baths (quantity 2) will be used to obtain stable temperature need to be able to work at different temperature points and should keep the adjusted temperature stable during the measurements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b64678f9-4273-4b72-9b76-350c9225a3d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed6a5-c366-478a-9c56-398485c884a7
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 (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
£40,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2023 - 21 May 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHNELL SENSORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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