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Nitrogen-vacancy scanning probe microscope

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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24 Aug 2021 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the National Physical Laboratory, which awarded a contract for a Nitrogen-vacancy scanning probe microscope, a highly specialised equipment for magnetic field measurements. This project falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open process, with the tender period concluding on 30 September 2020. The contract, valued at £448,090, commenced on 2 March 2021 and is set to run until 1 July 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nitrogen-vacancy scanning probe microscope

Notice Description

Contract Awarded The National Physical Laboratory require a Nitrogen-vacancy scanning probe microscope: Scanning probe system based on the optical read out of the quantum state of a NV defect implanted in diamond probe. The quantum state is perturbed by magnetic field, hence, allows for high sensitivity magnetic field measurements that are spatially resolved at the nanometre level.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba1cf82a-72f8-492f-848e-f26e9739bbc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676a6b7-bf3a-4637-a96a-3796415bdc78
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,090 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2021 - 1 Jul 2024 3-4 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
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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

QZABRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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