Tender

RFQ Terahertz time-domain spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

24 Feb 2020 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process for a Terahertz time-domain spectrometer, aimed at material characterisation. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is being managed through a limited procurement method, specifically competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender was published on 24th February 2020 and will accept bids until 9th March 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 10th March 2020 and run for one year.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions and re-configurable measurement systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, successful bidders could leverage their expertise in precision instruments to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with a prestigious institution such as the NPL.

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Notice Information

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. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b287ab-f74f-4b11-b3d2-6fa9638faade
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e986d9f3-3eef-4793-9b4e-e63e324b13ff
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
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
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2021 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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