Tender

RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

07 Oct 2022 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a tender titled "RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)" for the procurement of a high-temperature mechanical test stage to be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes at NPL. The procurement, categorised under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ends on October 21, 2022, and the contract period starts from November 10, 2022, to November 9, 2023. The location for delivery includes various regions, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender from NPL offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for supplying the required mechanical test stage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Interested businesses need to act promptly as the tender deadline is approaching on October 21, 2022. The suitability of the procurement for SMEs signifies a commitment to inclusivity and fostering growth within the industry sector, providing a platform for specialised businesses to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

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 requirement is for a high temperature mechanical test stage that can be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) at NPL. The testing stage should be able to conduct mechanical tests whilst allowing observation of the test piece either using the primary optics or using Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical testing stage to fit within a Zeiss Auriga or Zeiss Supra SEM. The stage should be equipped with a load cell. And be able to heat the specimen to a temperature of at least 500 degC. To express interest in this notice please follow the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55001 Additional information: Please follow the below link to access the tender on Bravo Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce3dfa3f-9244-4dd8-93ae-3a73d218b9b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc408c1-9e4c-482b-80c4-ef33fbea4a0f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2022 - 9 Nov 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gary Phillips
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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