Tender

RFQ - Portable High Precision CMM

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 19:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking competitive quotations for a Portable High Precision Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to be used within their Engineering Manufacturing department. This procurement is categorised under Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is targeting a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various international regions. The tender process is active with a submission deadline on 3rd October 2024 at 15:00 local time, and the contract is planned to commence on 31st October 2024, running until 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in high-precision measurement equipment and compatible software solutions. The requirement for compatibility with popular CAD software such as Solidworks and Catia offers a competitive edge for businesses familiar with these platforms. The successful supplier will not only gain a prestigious client in NPL but also the potential to showcase their technology in various demanding environments, enhancing their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Portable High Precision CMM

Notice Description

The NPL Engineering Manufacturing department require a Portable High Precision CMM machine for the Inspection and calibration of NPL Engineering and subcontracted manufactured components or assemblies, providing high accuracy measurements (better than 10 microns), with the ability to measure complex shapes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing measurements. We require a fully portable and flexible facility that can be used at NPL in the Engineering workshop, or at a milling/turning machine or in an NPL lab space. The machine needs to be able to produce inspection reports showing ISO tolerancing standards. Software must be compatible with all major CAD files, including but not exclusively Solidworks and Catia. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d51c550b-35bf-46af-a9f6-88118c5ad88d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbcbb4a-1146-4db0-b9d4-661ffa914a9e
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
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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