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title: "RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser"
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# RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5df2b16b-859b-4ec9-a7da-a34be19daf3b

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to procure an Expert Handheld XRF Analyser under a limited competitive quotation procurement method. This contract is classified under the goods category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is based in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 30th May 2022 and has a submission deadline of 15th June 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2022 and concluding on 1st July 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering portable, high-performance analytical tools. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender suitable if they can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and provide innovative solutions for materials traceability and inspection. Companies that excel in delivering robust, field-friendly equipment for regulatory compliance in scientific projects will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the provision of an XRF capability, complete with Consumer Goods package (containing RoHS metal and plastic sample sets). The solution shall also provide full alloy material traceability, and a solder calibration set. The purpose is to improve our goods inwards, and regulatory compliance activities across our science and engineering projects, whilst maintain strict adherence to the necessary regulatory compliance directives and standards. The setup needs to be handheld and portable and able to work within a range of engineering environments without a degrade in performance. There must be fail safes in place if the equipment goes out of spec and it is vital we have traceability. The instrument must enable the investigation of RoHS compliance within a range of items, ranging from solder on a PCB, through to traceability of materials within a scientific experiment or conducting goods inwards inspection. 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/c3d453d1-9eb8-480d-b13b-ce08822a5d36 |
| 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 | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| 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

- 30 May 2022 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d453d1-9eb8-480d-b13b-ce08822a5d36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d453d1-9eb8-480d-b13b-ce08822a5d36
  30th May 2022 - 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

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