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title: "RFQ_127664 - Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine"
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# RFQ_127664 - Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2edeab34-c7b0-4084-bbb9-06ed02998879

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the supply of a "Replacement Rockwell Hardness Machine" with a value of £50,000 GBP. The tender, initiated under an open procedure, was completed with a tender period ending on November 21, 2023. The contract is set to run from January 2, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The awarded supplier is "Hardness Calibrations". The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under the CPV code for 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment'.

This procurement opportunity from the National Physical Laboratory can be beneficial for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs are particularly suitable for this opportunity. The location of the procurement is at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, England. Interested businesses should note the contract value, key dates, and the specific requirements for the Rockwell Hardness Machine outlined in the tender description.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The requirement is for the measurement of standard Rockwell hardnesses of materials (scales A, C and superficial N at a minimum) in order to characterise material and coating properties as part of our research. As such, it is critical that the machine can be calibrated in accordance with current international standards, such that the data obtained can be robustly examined. The machine must also have reasonably sized testing area, such as to allow medium-sized parts to be tested in an as-received condition, with a minimum stage size of 100 x 100 mm. A highly desirable option would be the ability to run both standard tests and non-standard tests (e.g. with different loads), and to obtain additional data such as load-displacement data that can be exported to enable us to develop new characterisation techniques. Additional capabilities such as the capacity to run Brinell tests, or to run an automated array of tests would also be a beneficial option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d977f687-071d-44a0-8415-b3adda9c4a6b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARDNESS CALIBRATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d977f687-071d-44a0-8415-b3adda9c4a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d977f687-071d-44a0-8415-b3adda9c4a6b
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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