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title: "Digestive Microwave"
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buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY"
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# Digestive Microwave

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433cd425-6279-44dc-9d4c-8999f8a0113e

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory has awarded a contract for the design, supply, and commissioning of a microwave digestion system. The contract, titled "Digestive Microwave", falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category (CPV code: 38000000), with additional classifications for laboratory pipettes and accessories and laboratory microscope replacement bulbs. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on August 4, 2023. The contract period is from August 17, 2023, to August 2, 2024. The buying organisation is based in Warrington, UK, and the delivery address for the items is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract with the National Nuclear Laboratory offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses in the laboratory technology sector, particularly those involved in microwave technology, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract provides a chance for suppliers to collaborate and contribute to scientific advancements within the laboratory equipment industry, positioning themselves for potential future partnerships within the field.

## Notice

The design, supply, and non-active commissioning of a microwave digestion system, for use on active materials containing boron carbide, to B170.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90616fc-c3f1-4471-b60a-fd1ae957013b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,995 |
| 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 NUCLEAR LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEM (MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38519500 - Laboratory microscope replacement bulbs

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90616fc-c3f1-4471-b60a-fd1ae957013b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90616fc-c3f1-4471-b60a-fd1ae957013b
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70865&B=NNL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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