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title: "RFQ - Thermal Cycle Chamber"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# RFQ - Thermal Cycle Chamber

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02cedec2-919d-4700-8477-4fc1d4c26e94

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is conducting a procurement process for a Thermal Cycle Chamber, essential for evaluating the mechanical reliability of electronic circuits. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is in the active Tender stage. The closing date for submissions is 31st January 2020, with the contract period expected to commence from 3rd February 2020 and last until 1st February 2021. This limited procurement process is classified as a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses engaged in high-reliability electronics, particularly those focused on electric and hybrid systems, oil and gas, and aerospace sectors, would benefit from this tender. The requirement for rigorous testing systems presents significant growth potential for companies capable of delivering innovative metrology solutions compliant with industry standards.

## Notice

NPL's requirement is a thermal cycle chamber for rapid increasing or decreasing temperature inside the chamber over a range of -70degC to 180degC, ideally with a 10degC/minute change rate. The purpose is to evaluate mechanical reliability of electronic circuits with a typical load being below 5kg of PCAs. NPL's requirement is to test thermo-mechanical reliability of electronic assemblies by subjecting them to regular thermal excursions across an extended operational range. The tests we will run will be used to test high reliability electronics and electrical system from manufacturers for their type approval testing. Similar systems are used within the industry to provide fitness for purpose testing for new designs and material combinations. The innovative metrology developed by NPL for high temperature materials and manufacturing techniques, is required for electric and hybrid development, oil/gas, and aerospace partners. This is required for benchmarking against these widely accepted industry standards. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68bb5d3-20f3-4d72-ade2-8f4664f8c0f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| 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

- 16 Jan 2020 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68bb5d3-20f3-4d72-ade2-8f4664f8c0f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68bb5d3-20f3-4d72-ade2-8f4664f8c0f8
  16th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

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