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Microwave Synthesiser - contract award

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Award

07 Jan 2022 at 17:32

Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Microwave Synthesiser - contract award." This process falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £101,000, is located in Teddington, London. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 1st November 2021 and the contract period starting on 7th January 2022 and ending on 28th February 2022. The tender process recently faced a cancellation, indicating the complexity and competitiveness of this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector, to engage with NPL. Companies that specialise in modular benchtop systems or gas analyzers may find this procurement advantageous, as the NPL seeks innovative suppliers capable of providing advanced technological solutions. As the procurement process is designed to encourage SME participation, it opens the door for qualified businesses to potentially establish valuable relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microwave Synthesiser - contract award

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a modular benchtop microreactor system with an online gas analyser to Hiden Analytical Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2271a53-283c-4bca-ab04-8e3533b81b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3425c716-b000-4930-a39a-50f0819c5f35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
simon.coller@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

HIDEN ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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