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                "description": "Prior to initiating the procurement, NPL wishes to establish the level of market interest in the forthcoming procurement process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to register for this Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of the market engagement is to help assess the reaction of the market, to understand risks and future possibilities to ensure a future proofed procurement strategy and resulting contract. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NPL. Nor does the receipt of a response automatically include the respondent in the procurement process. A Tender Notice will be issued to the market which will provide details of how the relating procurement documentation can be accessed and timescales for submission of the said tender response. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. NPL shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed.",
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        "title": "Spectrophotometer Apparatus",
        "description": "NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who can supply a spectrophotometer apparatus which can perform diffuse reflection measurements in UV/Vis/NIR wavelengths. UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer, for diffuse reflection measurement. To include di (direct inclusive), de (direct exclusive) 0: 8 degrees and 0:45 degrees measurement geometries. Mandatory requirements: * Equipment must be compliant with all international standards: CE, UKCA etc. * Wavelength required: 200 nm to 2500 nm (optional up to 3300 nm) * Measurement geometries required: 0:8 degrees, 0:45 degrees, multi angle measuring * Data output: the raw uncorrected data needs to be accessible in a readable form compatible with our existing systems (for example txt, csv, Excel) * To measure sample of sizes 25 mm diameter to 100 mm diameter Other optional requirements: * The ability to program and save custom measurement sequence scripts * Ability to perform measurements in different positions on the sample * Horizontal and vertical sample mounting possible * Multiple sample accessory for automated sample changing. * To measure larger samples up to 460 mm x 460 mm. Information required: * A lab visit to demonstrate the equipment and software is preferred. * Give information on possible add on modules / options for the instrument * Give details of software and data output formats (ability to modify software) * Practical evidence that the dark signal is consistent across all ranges and detectors especially at low signal levels.",
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