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ITT_128120 Replacement Fluorimeter

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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23 Oct 2023 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently completed a procurement process for a replacement Fluorimeter under an open procedure. The Fluorimeter is vital for the UK Life Science & Health sector, and the contract value is £140,000. The tender was awarded to Edinburgh Instruments on 20th October 2023. The contract period runs from 23rd October 2023 to 22nd October 2024, with the tender period ending on 23rd August 2023. The NPL is located in Teddington, England, and the procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the optical and precision equipment industry, particularly those with expertise in fluorescence spectroscopy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to compete. The contract is suited for businesses looking to supply goods in the UK Life Science & Health sector. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates and consider the open nature of the procurement method.

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Notice Title

ITT_128120 Replacement Fluorimeter

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 existing equipment at NPL is near the end of its useful life and a replacement is required. The measurement of fluorescence signals underpins a wide range of techniques in the UK Life Science & Health sector. For metrological support of this NPL requires capabilities in fluorescence spectroscopy that are ideally traceably calibrated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9cf9919-0673-4e25-a542-a1313c7463ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51684a7-e4d0-43b9-ab14-05aa780d9c2a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,273 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gary Phillips
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 943 6731

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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