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Awarded Invitation To Tender - Supply of Frequency Comb Systems

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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07 Apr 2021 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the supply of Frequency Comb Systems, a critical component of the UK's quantum technologies programme, which will enhance national time scale infrastructure and support new testing and evaluation facilities. The tender was open with a procurement method classified as an "open procedure" above the threshold. The procurement process has completed, with the award date being 16th March 2021 and the contract set to commence on 31st March 2021, lasting until 1st April 2026. The contract is based in Teddington, London, under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technology compatible with ultrastable laser systems and optical lattice clocks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for innovators and manufacturers in the high-tech sector. Suppliers interested in engaging with public sector projects focusing on quantum technologies would find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded Invitation To Tender - Supply of Frequency Comb Systems

Notice Description

The combs will be part of future national time scale infrastructure, as well as test and evaluation facilities and services being set up as part of the UK quantum technologies programme. For this reason, they must be able to operate independently and continuously (24/7) with minimal downtime for maintenance. The purpose is to enable greater flexibility and agility in NPL's frequency measurement and characterisation services, while simultaneously developing the new infrastructure required to support a future redefinition of the second. The setups need to work in tandem with ultrastable laser systems, optical lattice clocks and fibre networking capability in the AQML to support international collaborations and so must be compatible with these technologies. A full and detailed specification of our requirements for each individual comb is provided in separate lots as outlined in the ITT documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e62cece1-8733-4cdb-97f8-398837072449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1252215e-2e1a-4d8c-a4a9-7e65db12839a
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£941,770 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2026 Over 5 years
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
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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