--- title: "RFQ - Translation Stage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2021-10-01" --- # RFQ - Translation Stage Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593d913a-5d7b-4cfc-a1e5-71d6001dd3a3.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to procure a translation stage system through a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender titled "RFQ - Translation Stage." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London. Key dates include the tender period, which closes on 18 October 2021, and the contract period commencing on 5 November 2021, lasting until 18 October 2022. The active status of the tender highlights a pressing need for suppliers to engage promptly. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment or engineering solutions. Businesses with capabilities in developing integrated systems that align with laboratory renovations are particularly well-suited to compete. By collaborating with construction contractors and demonstrating an understanding of the specific calibration needs of the NPL, potential suppliers can significantly enhance their prospects for securing this contract, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive landscape. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) intend to commission a translation stage system with 2-axis controlled and 1-axis manual to function as a replacement for the current system in use. The translation X-(horizontal) and Y-(Vertical) axis are This system will primarily be utilised within NPL's services to provide precise alignment, repeatability, and positional accuracy of test equipment during measurement and calibration services. This replacement acquisition is in tandem with the current laboratory renovation plans that are being undertaken. As such the commissioning of this acquisition is meant to integrate with the current proposed laboratory renovations. The supplier is expected to be able to coordinate their design with the building contractor (to be named) in charge of laboratory renovations and to ensure that the system design is compatible. The supplier will be responsible to ensure that their system design integrates with the laboratory renovation plans where required. The following document proceeds to outline the main functional requirements associated for this translation stage system. Each requirement is categorised by its primary functional aspect within which it resides in. This is aimed to allow for the development of an optimum engineering solution to provide for NPL's calibration needs. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdfb0c4-a4fb-45f6-a963-ceb8eacc7ff1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 18 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 1 Oct 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdfb0c4-a4fb-45f6-a963-ceb8eacc7ff1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdfb0c4-a4fb-45f6-a963-ceb8eacc7ff1 1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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