Award

Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2021 at 11:07

Award Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2021 at 11:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is currently engaged in a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories" in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £93,940, which commenced on 1st June 2021 and is scheduled to continue until 29th April 2022. The delivery address for the equipment is located in Teddington, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, aimed at fulfilling a specific need under a threshold value.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in precision instruments that cater to RF and microwave applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in load-pull tuner systems or related accessories would be well-positioned to compete. The demand for innovative solutions in high-frequency measurement could further enhance market entry for new players and established firms looking to expand their product offerings in the scientific and technical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df5ebb96-a28e-4047-be0f-306b74e58318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a61b5d-8207-4c71-93e1-cab452ab3e43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£93,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
28 May 2021Expired
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 6-12 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, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE MICROWAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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