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title: "RFQ - Circular Dichroism Instrument"
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# RFQ - Circular Dichroism Instrument

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04798072-d9a0-45f3-a2eb-de7688d6b5ca

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Circular Dichroism (CD) spectrophotometer, a crucial instrument for the characterisation of bio macromolecular structures. This competitive quotation process aimed at supplies fell under the goods sector, more specifically the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and was conducted using a limited procurement method. The procurement phase was completed with the award published on 13th January 2021, with the contract operational from 11th January 2021 to 10th January 2022. The delivery address for this procurement is located in Teddington, London (postal code TW11 0LW).

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply spectrophotometry tools. With a contract value of approximately £71,781.60, it highlights the demand for high-quality scientific instruments in research settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, leveraging innovation and specialised knowledge in optical technologies to meet the rigorous requirements of research organisations like NPL.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires a Circular Dichroism (CD) spectrophotometer for characterization of bio macro molecular structure, function and stability under a wide variety of experimental conditions. At NPL we are interested in understanding higher order structures of peptides and proteins that we produce in house and their mechanism of interaction with membrane mimics. Moreover, we are drawn to understand assembly of long protein structures and its interaction along with nucleic acids structure and interaction with small and macro molecules. Circular Dichroism (CD) and Linear Dichroism (LD) have become important part of our research activities and therefore, valuable additions to our state-of-the-art facility. Bio macro molecular characterisation is mainstream in our research labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b2028-a8bf-4a2e-9e38-b11ae55eb492 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,781 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JASCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b2028-a8bf-4a2e-9e38-b11ae55eb492

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b2028-a8bf-4a2e-9e38-b11ae55eb492
  13th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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