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title: "Articulated Arm CMM - contract award"
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# Articulated Arm CMM - contract award

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25ae93d1-ce6e-43e4-8a1d-124c8e0f80b7

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a procurement process to acquire a 7-axis Articulated Arm Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (AACMM). The contract has been awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd for a total value of £83,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically classified under the CPV code 38000000. Key dates include the award date on 30th June 2021 and a contract duration running from 30th June 2021 to 29th June 2026. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of precision measurement equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced engineering and metrology solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the technical specifications and service cover requirements stipulated in the contract. With a substantial contract value and a long-term service commitment, this is a promising avenue for growth in the precision engineering sector.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a 7-axis Articulated Arm Co-ordinate Measuring Machine and 5 years' service cover to Hexagon Metrology Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649651c2-503d-4303-bfe1-bffe3c36d25b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| 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 | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649651c2-503d-4303-bfe1-bffe3c36d25b
- 29 Apr 2021 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d5979d-4ba7-4db0-8b67-1c2cf2ece972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649651c2-503d-4303-bfe1-bffe3c36d25b
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d5979d-4ba7-4db0-8b67-1c2cf2ece972
  29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

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