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Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Tender

10 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently involved in the procurement process for developing an online hydrogen quality sensor. This project, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is located in Teddington, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. As of now, the tender is in the active stage, with a contract valued at £400,000 already signed on 19th May 2021. The tender deadline for submissions was 24th March 2021, and it entails both prototyping and consultancy work to advance the technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas analysis instruments or other related fields. Companies that have experience in the production of precision equipment, particularly those able to support the development of prototypes, would be well-poised to compete for future sub-contracting opportunities as NPL seeks partners for ongoing phases of this project. The collaboration aims to culminate in the commercialisation of the developed sensor, creating a lucrative pathway for innovative firms looking to expand their market presence in the burgeoning hydrogen technology sector.

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Notice Title

Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

Notice Description

NPL has awarded a contract for prototyping and consultancy as part of a project to develop an online hydrogen quality sensor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL wishes to develop 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012380-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£374,000 £100K-£500K

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.coller@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089436485

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

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