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title: "RFQ - Auction for Automatic Thermal Desorber"
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published: "2018-01-18"
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# RFQ - Auction for Automatic Thermal Desorber

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55f094af-87e6-4ec2-aed7-6111c7bf4bd9

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is currently conducting a tender titled "RFQ - Auction for Automatic Thermal Desorber," aimed at procuring laboratory equipment, specifically classified under the codes for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is active, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. Proposals for this opportunity must be submitted by 22nd January 2018, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 23rd January 2018, lasting until 24th January 2018. The delivery addresses include a range of locations both within and beyond the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and various market areas in Europe.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the manufacturing or supplying of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in thermal regulators and accessories related to laboratory centrifuges. Businesses that can meet the specified requirements for the Automatic Thermal Desorber may find significant growth potential by participating in this procurement process, contributing to advancements in laboratory technologies.

## Notice

RFQ - Auction for Automatic Thermal Desorber

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a638d2-2a61-488b-91ee-212cf224786d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 24 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38436410 - Thermal regulators for mechanical shakers with heating plates
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a638d2-2a61-488b-91ee-212cf224786d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a638d2-2a61-488b-91ee-212cf224786d
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  E-procurement portal
- http://www.npl.co.uk
  National Physical Laboratory

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