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title: "Dry He-3 Variable Temperature System"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Dry He-3 Variable Temperature System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e8e2939-2f73-4e61-94f8-cc781494fc2a

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking suppliers for the "Dry He-3 Variable Temperature System," a contract valued at £165,000 within the laboratory and precision equipment sector. This tender was published on 6th October 2017 and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 23rd March 2018 and concluding on 23rd March 2019. Suppliers were required to submit bids by 10th November 2017, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing diverse participation from the market.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development and supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses with experience in manufacturing or supplying precision instruments and those familiar with cryogenic technology will find this contract beneficial for expansion. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, thus promoting a competitive environment that can drive innovative solutions within the industry.

## Notice

Contract award notice of advert 00d74765-def6-4cdd-8e1e-0085128cd574

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eeeb67-f3a6-47c6-be44-a1db17f93428 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICEOXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eeeb67-f3a6-47c6-be44-a1db17f93428
- 9 Oct 2017 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d74765-def6-4cdd-8e1e-0085128cd574
- 6 Oct 2017 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d74765-def6-4cdd-8e1e-0085128cd574
- 6 Oct 2017 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d74765-def6-4cdd-8e1e-0085128cd574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eeeb67-f3a6-47c6-be44-a1db17f93428
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d74765-def6-4cdd-8e1e-0085128cd574
  9th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.npl.co.uk
  NPL Homepage
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  eTendering system

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