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Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution - contract award

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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01 Dec 2021 at 14:56

Award Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2021 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution to Phase Photonics Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £62,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers. The contract was officially awarded on 24 November 2021, starting a contract period that will run until 31 January 2022. This project, based in London, is aimed at enhancing the measurement capabilities of optical path loss under varying environmental conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision instrumentation. Companies with innovative measurement solutions that align with NPL's requirements, particularly those focusing on autonomous vehicle technologies or environmental monitoring, would be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit as the tender encourages participation from this sector, thus offering a chance for growth and engagement in advanced scientific projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution - contract award

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a measurement solution that includes an optical transceiver to measure the free-space optical path loss from visible to infra-red between two or more points. The contractor is Phase Photonics Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b921aaab-fcbb-4ea3-9462-e3b61402d5d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12f790c-573c-45ca-bd3a-f573beab5a43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHASE PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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