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

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c369ec1-0339-4c78-8ff8-c2ce8b3b2ec8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Circular Dichroism (CD) spectrophotometer, aimed at examining the structure, function, and stability of biomacromolecules under various experimental conditions. This tender falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, based in Teddington, London, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 4th December 2020. The procurement method is classified as a limited competition quotation, which is applicable for contracts below a certain threshold, set to commence on 18th December 2020 and extend until 20th December 2021.

This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing or supply. Companies that provide optical and precision instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Participating in this procurement process not only allows businesses to engage with a reputable institution like NPL but also opens avenues for collaboration in advancing scientific research and enhancing technological capabilities in the field of biomolecular analysis.

## 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. 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/ea09a4db-b556-4f1e-bf05-717f7431df86 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 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

- 20 Nov 2020 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea09a4db-b556-4f1e-bf05-717f7431df86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea09a4db-b556-4f1e-bf05-717f7431df86
  20th November 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.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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