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title: "Awarded RFQ - Low-temperature Dilatometer"
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# Awarded RFQ - Low-temperature Dilatometer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-599472cd-3509-4b7e-bc86-a2947939b202

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the tender process for the procurement of a low-temperature dilatometer, essential for enhancing their measurement capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment', specifically classified as goods (CPV code 38000000). The tender was officially awarded on 2nd December 2021, with a total contract value of £55,784.06. The contract period runs from 13th December 2021 to 13th December 2022, with delivery required at NPL’s Teddington location in London. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, limited to below threshold requirements, and the tender period closed on 24th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in precision measurement technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of their capabilities. Companies that specialise in engineering, materials science, and related fields would be well suited to compete, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of measurement standards at the National Physical Laboratory.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a device to facilitate the measurement of thermal expansion at low temperatures. The apparatus should be a vertical system for the use over a temperature range to less than -150 degC to greater than 200 degC. The purpose is to update the NPL measurement capability from its current legacy system to a new modern design and implementation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee32a3ba-69b2-4e22-9f55-7c0a147629d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,784 |
| 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 | LINSEIS MESSGERATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee32a3ba-69b2-4e22-9f55-7c0a147629d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee32a3ba-69b2-4e22-9f55-7c0a147629d7
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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