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title: "Request For Quote - BET Surface Area Analyser"
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# Request For Quote - BET Surface Area Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2115dc5b-9684-4d02-9a6e-a72911b611dd

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a Request for Quote for a BET Surface Area Analyser, which is essential for measuring the surface area and pore size of nanomaterial powders using the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement period is currently active, with the tender deadline set for 6th July 2018. The contract for the selected supplier will commence on 6th July 2018 and last until 5th July 2019. The tender is primarily targeted at suppliers located in London, specifically at the NPL's address in Teddington, TW11 0LW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and technology related to material science. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability provisions indicating a preference for such businesses. Companies that can deliver high-throughput measurement instruments for nanomaterials will find this procurement particularly relevant, as it aims to enhance the NPL's capabilities in this advancing field.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the capability to measure the specific surface area and pore-size of powders containing nanomaterials, using the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method. In particular, the instrument must allow high-throughput measurement of these samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c11e3-e66f-4213-af31-42168bc3e527 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2018 - 5 Jul 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

- 22 Jun 2018 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c11e3-e66f-4213-af31-42168bc3e527

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c11e3-e66f-4213-af31-42168bc3e527
  22nd June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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