Tender

ITT - 125549 - Automated Evacuation Rig

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

04 Jul 2023 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking suppliers for an automated evacuation rig within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments industry category. The procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for submission of bids set for 4th August 2023. The contract period is from 30th August 2023 to 29th August 2024, providing a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in supplying the required goods. The buying organization is located in Teddington, England.

This tender process offers an opening for businesses to engage with the National Physical Laboratory and supply goods that meet the safety requirements of the Gas metrology department. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the stated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The open procedure (below threshold) creates an accessible opportunity for businesses looking to grow their presence in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - 125549 - Automated Evacuation Rig

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The Gas metrology department at National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for an automated evacuation rig. Following Several near misses in our department, HSES and our department head require us to significantly improve safety of our high-risk processes of which cylinder evacuation is the main one. With our current evacuation rig, we have experienced downtimes of a minimum of 6 weeks overall only in the last year (2022) due to safety reasons (near misses, incidents) and downtimes on unplanned maintenance. By purchasing the asset (automated evacuation rig), we will be reducing the likelihood of near misses and catastrophic incidents, human error which is the main contributor to our risks. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender document please use the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/64887146018920FC15F5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3bca908-a200-4f0d-8b84-35310133a9af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb5f1e7-08ed-4035-95be-eaeba71ac88b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2024 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
National Physical Laboratory
Contact Email
gary.phillips@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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