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Awarded RFQ - Microwave Digestion System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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20 Sep 2021 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for a microwave digestion system tailored for air quality sample analysis. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, with a total contract value of £30,030.80. The procurement method utilised was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract period commences on 21st September 2021 and concludes on 22nd September 2022. The tender period ended on 2nd August 2021, and the buyer is located in Teddington, London, UK.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying digestion systems and related accessories. Companies that can offer innovative and reliable solutions for environmental, pharmaceutical, or food sample digestion would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a competitive edge by leveraging niche expertise in automated digestion technologies to cater to organisations like the National Physical Laboratory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - Microwave Digestion System

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a bench-top microwave digestion system that can perform automated digestion of primarily air quality samples, but with the versatility to digest a wide range of sample types. The air quality samples are collected in the form of particulate matter <= 10 um diameter (PM10) sampled onto cellulose filter papers. These must be digested in compliance with the BS EN 14902 standard. Other sample types of potential interest for future work include other environmental matrices, pharmaceuticals, and food. The system must have the potential to use HF, but it is understood that this usually requires purchase of additional vessel assemblies. The microwave must be programmable for automated digestion runs of different temperatures and pressures, within the specification below. The microwave system and accessories must be well engineered for robustness and reliable digestion of samples without the need for frequent replacement of expensive parts/consumables such as vessel components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef489741-c900-41db-9c35-93df6e9344b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0235df-92b1-4145-abe7-d647a33678d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2022 1-2 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

ANTON PARR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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