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Gas Chromatography system

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NPL Management Limited, involved the acquisition of a Gas Chromatography system intended for the validation of VOC reference materials, including ethanol and ethanol-interfering substances. This process falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, conducted the procurement using a "Below threshold - unknown" method, with the procurement status now marked as complete. The contract was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, a supplier based in Milton Keynes. The contract was signed and became active on 20th June 2025, with a total contract value of £46,404.28 GBP.

This tender offers potential opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying high-quality gas chromatography systems would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Such tenders are particularly beneficial to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK who can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions in this niche. The involvement of NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking, underscores the significant potential for ongoing collaboration and contract opportunities in scientific and technological procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Gas Chromatography system

Notice Description

Gas Chromatography system for the validation of VOC reference materials - ethanol and ethanol-interfering substances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053071-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£38,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SHIMADZU

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