--- title: "RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2018-08-13" --- # RFQ - Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ba4573-a567-4dc6-874c-20033406ec3c.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking quotes for the supply of a Distributed Fibre Optic Thermometer as part of their RFQ process, with the aim of measuring the temperature inside battery casings during their charging and discharging cycles. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" sector and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 29th August 2018. Contracts are expected to commence on 31st August 2018 and continue for one year, concluding on 30th August 2019. The address for delivery is Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom, and interested parties must register on Bravo Solutions to participate. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and laboratory equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to create innovative solutions in response to NPL's specific needs. Companies with experience in fibre optic technology and temperature measurement systems are particularly well-suited for this contract, as the project may lead to further applications in various engineering contexts. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also establish a relationship with a key player in the research and development sector. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a system for measuring the temperature inside battery casings during charging and discharging. The major challenges in this application are the difficulty of access to the battery pack and the lack of space between the modules within the battery pack. After considering numerous possibilities, NPL has decided that the application requirements can be met with a Distributed Fibre Thermometer (DFT) using Frequency Domain Optical Reflectometry (FDOR) NPL anticipates that after use on the Battery Project, the apparatus will find applications in a wide range of engineering challenges. The fibre sensors used in this technique can also be used to measure strain and NPL anticipates that the ability to make combined temperature and strain measurements may be relevant to future applications. We hope that the software supplied with the system will be sufficiently flexible to allow for many as yet unanticipated applications. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda38c2a-cfa1-4707-bf28-b242d4c7be97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request For Quote | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 13 Aug 2018 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda38c2a-cfa1-4707-bf28-b242d4c7be97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda38c2a-cfa1-4707-bf28-b242d4c7be97 13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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