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RFQ - Deadweight Machine Control System Upgrades

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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08 Apr 2019 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently soliciting competitive quotations for the upgrade of control componentry for three deadweight force standard machines, with capacities of 2.5 kN, 20 kN, and 120 kN. The procurement process is in the tender stage, which is set to conclude on 29 April 2019. NPL aims to enhance the maintainability of these systems by refurbishing them to interface with new LabVIEW control software. The tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) in the United Kingdom, with all deliveries to be made to NPL's facility in Teddington, London.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Businesses that can supply hardware and provide hardware system design documentation are well-suited to participate in this tender. Interested parties should register on Bravo Solutions to access the necessary documents and submit their bids, making this a prime opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in the service-oriented procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Deadweight Machine Control System Upgrades

Notice Description

NPL is looking to upgrade the control componentry for three deadweight force standard machines (2.5 kN, 20 kN, 120 kN capacities). The systems are being refurbished to interface with new LabVIEW control software (written in-house by NPL staff) and to enhance long-term maintainability. As part of this process, all control items are being assessed for their current performance and state of obsolescence. NPL is seeking competitive quotes for the supply of hardware and a hardware system design document for each machine independently. There is no interfacing between machines. The sequence of upgrades will be the 2.5 kN first, followed by the 120 kN machine, and finally the 20 kN. The hardware for each machine will be installed and fully commissioned by NPL staff before the supply of hardware for the next machine upgrade. NPL staff will install the equipment into an equipment cabinet and commission the system, concurrent with the commissioning of the NPL-written control software. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d87783-9009-4077-a65e-fdf4dbd7c23f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bf6076-7bdf-4033-ad1a-72ceefee152e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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