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High Resolution Laser Spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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01 Feb 2023 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for a "High Resolution Laser Spectrometer" for the measurement of isotopologues of methane. This contract, valued at £250,100, was signed on 31st January 2023. The procurement process was carried out using a limited procurement method and involved Aerodyne Research, Inc. as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete in providing high-tech solutions. The National Physical Laboratory, as the buying organisation, has chosen Aerodyne as the sole vendor due to their ability to meet the technical specifications required. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is currently active, allowing for potential expansion and collaboration within the relevant industry category.

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Notice Title

High Resolution Laser Spectrometer

Notice Description

A high-resolution dual-laser direct absorption instrument for isotopologue ratio analysis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Required to measure the isotopologues of methane 12CH4, 13CH4, 12CH3D and the doubly substituted (clumped) 13CH3D in a single sample with noise-limited measurement and repeatability of isotopic ratios of <0.1 per mil for delta-13C and <5 per mil for delta-D, respectively in a few minutes' measurement.

Procurement Information

Aerodyne is the only vendor that can provide this equipment to the required specification. Competition is therefore absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003042-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

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

AERODYNE RESEARCH

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