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RFQ - Profilometer for sputter crater depth measurement

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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18 Sep 2024 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, England, is inviting competitive quotations for a stylus profilometer to measure sputter crater depths as part of their X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry metrology work. This public procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" category (CPV code 38000000). The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date of 9th October 2024. The procurement method is limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the contract period will run from 31st October 2024 to 9th October 2025. Delivery of the equipment can be made to several locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs specialised in precision laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in manufacturing high-quality profilometers. The requirement for automation and 3D scanning capabilities, along with the need for minimal spurious spikes or ripples in measurement profiles, makes this an attractive contract for businesses with advanced technical competencies. Companies with experience in creating equipment suitable for highly reflective materials such as silver thin films or silicon wafers will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Profilometer for sputter crater depth measurement

Notice Description

NPL requires a stylus profilometer to measure the sputter crater depth for X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectrometry metrology work. Sputter craters are typically in the range of (1000 um x 1000 um) to (100 um x 100 um) and with depths from 10 um to 100 nm. The sample often has high reflectivity (e.g. silver thin film or silicon wafer) and so a stylus profilometer rather than an optical profilometer is required. Detailed specifications are provided in section 2.2 and 2.3. In addition to these, high quality profiles will be deemed to have the least spurious spikes or ripples. The capability for automation and a 3D scan is preferred. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9cb1cfe-1d0c-4127-9968-94cce826a843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec270fc7-1d46-4e92-bcb1-6291a46c4e01
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
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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