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title: "PIN - Microwave Digestion System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2021-05-24"
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# PIN - Microwave Digestion System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ff6a4ff-bbe8-47b7-b264-d71cc776d52c

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning to procure a bench-top microwave digestion system, particularly for the automated digestion of air quality samples. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment category and is set in Teddington, London, with a contract period from 30 July 2021 to 29 July 2022. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a prior information notice published on 24 May 2021, and the deadline for future notices is 28 June 2021. The system should be versatile enough to handle various sample types and comply with specific standards.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply microwave systems for environmental analysis, particularly those with capabilities in automated digestion and robust equipment design, would be well-suited to compete. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, as NPL encourages their participation in the bidding process.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a bench-top microwave digestion system that can perform automated digestion of primarily air quality samples, but with the versatility to digest a wide range of sample types. The air quality samples are collected in the form of particulate matter

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d2d93-4ac5-431d-98d9-25c19228a23a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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

- 24 May 2021 at 15:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d2d93-4ac5-431d-98d9-25c19228a23a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d2d93-4ac5-431d-98d9-25c19228a23a
  24th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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