Tender

RFQ: Supply of Mass flow controller (MFC) system

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking suppliers for its requirement titled "RFQ: Supply of Mass flow controller (MFC) system," aimed at enhancing its type testing facilities. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 June 2021. The delivery location is in Teddington, London, and the procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process, suitable for businesses that can meet specific criteria.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and automation technologies. The focus on a programmable and automated gas flow control system indicates a demand for innovative solutions in precision instrumentation. Companies that can provide advanced mass flow controllers that minimise sample loss will have a competitive edge in this tender.

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Notice Title

RFQ: Supply of Mass flow controller (MFC) system

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory's requirement is for an automated mass flow controller system with vaporizer to be used in type testing facilities. The purpose is to deploy this gas flow control system in a programable and automated fashion, so the tests being carried out in the facilities can be run autonomously. The mass flow controllers must also be coated to minimize sample lost by wall reactions. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e420a809-7c81-4e88-8e8a-ba96789c483b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c015e2f7-422c-4b0b-bea9-b3c9fb674903
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, VCSE
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
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 21 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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