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Dynamic Heat Flow Differential Scanning Calorimeter

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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18 Nov 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for a Dynamic Heat Flow Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC 500 Pegasus). This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipments, and encompassed installation services. The procurement, classified as a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, has moved to the award stage with the contract being finalised on 29th October 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £116,731.67 gross, is active until 9th December 2025, with delivery slated for various UK regions.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in precision instruments and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in supplying and installing such technologies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing or distributing advanced measurement and analytical devices could leverage their expertise by competing in similar tenders. The involvement of Netzsch Thermal Instruments UK Ltd as the supplier underscores the potential for SMEs to engage actively within the public procurement landscape, fostering business growth through high-value governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Heat Flow Differential Scanning Calorimeter

Notice Description

DSC 500 Pegasus - Dynamic Heat Flow Differential Scanning Calorimeter. Type: Dynamic Heat Flow DSC with dual furnaces Furnace Specifications: Rhodium Furnace: Room Temperature (RT) to 1650degC Steel Furnace: -150degC to 1000degC Cooling Options: Compatible with existing LN2 cooling system Option for new LN2 setup

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074639-2025
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)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,276 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 9 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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

NETZSCH THERMAL INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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