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title: "Awarded ITT - Confocal Raman Microscope"
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# Awarded ITT - Confocal Raman Microscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43127ff8-5384-4b10-8ca3-c21d966e82ae

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for a confocal Raman microscope, aimed at characterising samples pertinent to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This procurement falls under the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' category and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 17th November 2021, with the award officially published on 20th December 2021. The contract spans from 20th December 2021 to 20th December 2022, with a total value of £154,738.

This opportunity could foster significant growth for SMEs within the optical and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging technologies. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing similar precision instruments or those that can ensure compliance with safety classifications, such as Class 1 laser products, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. The focus on stability and measurement capacity makes this a niche opportunity, targeting firms capable of delivering high-quality laboratory equipment solutions.

## Notice

NPL's requirement is for a confocal Raman microscope to be used primarily to characterise samples relevant to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This includes performing measurements on materials contained within in situ electrochemical cells, with optical access achieved by means of a transparent window. Measurements will be performed for long durations (e.g. for several hours and in some cases intermittently over the course of several days), so the system must be stable enough to allow comparative measurements of these timescales. The microscope is to be located in a laboratory without access control or laser interlocks, so it is essential that the instrument is classified as a Class 1 laser product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e0d4c1-d6f6-4621-a1b5-e9e987a1b972 |
| 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 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,738 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e0d4c1-d6f6-4621-a1b5-e9e987a1b972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e0d4c1-d6f6-4621-a1b5-e9e987a1b972
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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