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title: "CAN: Procurement of Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device"
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# CAN: Procurement of Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-485051a0-deb9-47b0-983d-593999b0e971

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the award process for the procurement of a Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) device. The contract was awarded to MKS Instruments UK Ltd. The contract value is £82,834 GBP, with a contract period starting on 15th January 2024 and ending on 29th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on 17th April 2023. The location of delivery covers various regions including TW11 0LW, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This awarded tender for the CPC device by NPL presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses catering to gas analysis technology and equipment are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth. The award to MKS Instruments UK Ltd highlights the demand for specialised expertise in environmental analysis equipment within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for the procurement of a FTIR gas analyser that can analyse a comprehensive list of GHG and atmospheric pollutants with high sensitivity (possibility for ppb level measurements), high flexibility (ability to build own reference spectra through software) and the ability to measure gas matrices with temperatures from ambient to ~1800C, and up to 40% water vapour Content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad28892b-ec7c-4355-8515-98a8c272abc4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,834 |
| 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 | MKS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad28892b-ec7c-4355-8515-98a8c272abc4
- 30 Mar 2023 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8edd211-1859-4ca7-ad62-b29f588d0572

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad28892b-ec7c-4355-8515-98a8c272abc4
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8edd211-1859-4ca7-ad62-b29f588d0572
  30th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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