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title: "RFQ_123447 - Low-temperature Vacuum Chiller"
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# RFQ_123447 - Low-temperature Vacuum Chiller

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388dca7d-9b40-4dc6-9f40-1e48bf98465e

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a low-temperature vacuum chiller for non-contact temperature measurement purposes. The procurement is under an open procedure (below threshold) with a contract value of £65,000. The tender deadline is on 1st March 2024, while the contract is set to start on 15th March 2024 and end on 14th March 2025. The location for delivery is in Teddington, England, with the industry category falling under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender opportunity presented by the NPL is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to supply laboratory equipment. Businesses offering low-temperature chillers and related accessories are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method provides flexibility for interested suppliers to engage with NPL in fulfilling their requirement for precise measurement standards and technology.

## 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. A low temperature chiller is required by the non-contact temperature measurement team to reach temperatures as low as -80 degC. The pumped chiller will be used to control the temperature of a jacketed thermal vacuum chamber and an ultra-low temperature cavity blackbody. Connections to this equipment can be designed to accommodate the chiller input and output connections. In additional to the chiller itself the working fluid must be available from the supplier; the availability of insulated hoses and connectors is also highly preferable. The chiller will exist in a general use lab space and as such there a no specialist requirements for installation. An air cooled chiller is required to ensure flexibility in the chiller's placement. To express interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/51886444018DADA347E4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc450cf5-627e-4f33-840b-1ed4cd0fddc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc450cf5-627e-4f33-840b-1ed4cd0fddc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc450cf5-627e-4f33-840b-1ed4cd0fddc6
  15th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/51886444018DADA347E4

## Provenance

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