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title: "Invitation To Tender for ICP-MS Instrument"
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# Invitation To Tender for ICP-MS Instrument

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-165ef9a4-5d19-48fc-8b2c-01ff4034b9ce

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued an Invitation to Tender for the procurement of an ICP-MS Instrument, aiming to enhance its capabilities in ultra-trace heavy metals analysis for environmental air quality samples. This procurement, classified under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' (CPV 38000000), is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 7th September 2017. The contract value is estimated at £180,000, and the delivery location for the instrument is in Teddington, London, UK. This tender is an Open Accelerated Procedure, facilitating greater accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality scientific equipment and analytical instruments are especially encouraged to apply. Winning this contract not only allows successful bidders to collaborate with a leading national laboratory but also to enhance their reputation and visibility within the public sector, paving the way for future contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Invitation To Tender for ICP-MS Instrument. This asset is to build upon NPL's current capabilities in ultra-trace heavy metals analysis for environmental air quality samples. Additional information: This is an Open Accelerated Procedure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/653d63a7-f235-4d17-a1f7-8a9231e611cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2017 - 7 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 0LT |
| 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

- 1 Sep 2017 at 14:45 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/653d63a7-f235-4d17-a1f7-8a9231e611cd
- 23 Aug 2017 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14af2b04-817d-44c6-8ed1-dd19c26c3b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/653d63a7-f235-4d17-a1f7-8a9231e611cd
  1st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14af2b04-817d-44c6-8ed1-dd19c26c3b4d
  23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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