Award

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently completed a procurement process for an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) instrument, with an award made to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically for measurement of isotope ratios in greenhouse gases. Located in Teddington, UK, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, aimed at delivering high-precision measurements necessary for environmental monitoring. The contract was signed on 20th December 2021, with a total value of £275,000.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Businesses specialising in advanced metrology, gas analysis systems, and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this space. With increasing demand for environmental monitoring solutions, suppliers that can demonstrate innovation and accuracy in their offerings may find considerable growth potential in partnership with NPL and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS)

Notice Description

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the supply of an IRMS instrument for the high-precision measurement of isotope ratios in greenhouse gases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

IRMS instrument for the high-precision measurement of isotope ratios for carbon dioxide and methane.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02abfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031846-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
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
Simon Coller
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

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING

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