Award

Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2021 at 11:44

Award Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2021 at 19:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a partner for the development of an online hydrogen quality sensor. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of a tender initiated on 9 March 2021. The contract has been awarded at a value of £374,000, with a contract period commencing on 19 May 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The relevant industry category falls under laboratory and optical equipment, specifically identified by the CPV classification 38000000. The tender attracted submissions until 24 March 2021, and the project is based in Teddington, England.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in sensor technology or those with expertise in the development of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process. The successful development of the hydrogen quality sensor could facilitate further collaboration and innovations, paving the way for market expansion in the burgeoning hydrogen sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

Notice Description

NPL is developing an online hydrogen quality sensor. It has awarded a contract to Horiba UK Ltd which will design and manufacture prototype systems, support field trials and work with NPL to develop an exploitation plan and identify a route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6b99b0c-54a4-4c4d-9676-0852f4ac0108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4dd4f38-ebbe-4b17-82c1-510c7abd9243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£374,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£374,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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

HORIBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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