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title: "Contract Award Notice - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining"
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# Contract Award Notice - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f13145-4caf-42c0-a1f3-e6e7f27b707a

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, London, has recently completed a procurement process for a femtosecond laser system intended for precision machining applications. The contract, valued at £173,505, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was processed via an open procedure. The tender was initially published on 20 August 2018, with a tender period that ended on 19 September 2018. The contract was officially awarded on 6 November 2018, spanning from that date until the end of the same day.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in precision engineering, optoelectronics, or laser technology, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide high-precision manufacturing solutions or those with expertise in developing optical machinery may find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the procurement processes of institutions like NPL can lead to collaborative opportunities and advance capabilities in cutting-edge technologies.

## Notice

NPL Internal REF: 121410 Universal and general system for machining. Additional information: Order placed as per response to the Invitation To Tender reference itt_1251 - ITT - Femtosecond Laser for Precision Machining dated 14 September 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2294a66b-9f40-4d1b-b8cf-2dceb75fd595 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,505 |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2294a66b-9f40-4d1b-b8cf-2dceb75fd595
- 20 Aug 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77426c1-46d3-4189-b122-b13fb308d139

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2294a66b-9f40-4d1b-b8cf-2dceb75fd595
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77426c1-46d3-4189-b122-b13fb308d139
  20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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