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RFQ Terahertz time-domain spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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26 Mar 2020 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for a terahertz time-domain spectrometer, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender was initiated as a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 9th March 2020. The contract will commence on 3rd April 2020 and is set to run for one year, ending on 3rd April 2021. The project is located in Teddington, London, with an award value of £72,720.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced optical instrumentation and material characterization technologies. Companies that are agile and capable of delivering high-quality laboratory and precision equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of successfully engaging in future tenders, fostering growth through innovative technological solutions in response to the requirements set forth by NPL.

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Notice Title

RFQ Terahertz time-domain spectrometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a terahertz time-domain spectrometer to be used primarily for material characterisation. The instrument will be used to measure THz optical properties of a wide variety of materials and many different types of samples. It needs to be easily re-configurable for easy switching between measurements in transmission and reflection, and for different measurement configurations. The primary requirement is for a large measurement bandwidth and a large dynamic range in both time-domain and frequency-domain data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00a029e-25ee-4af5-8340-97bc0ac6e97e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da73bf0-8bcf-4a2e-b8bc-01270e87eb6f
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
£72,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2020 - 3 Apr 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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