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title: "Voltage Standard Dry Cryostat"
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# Voltage Standard Dry Cryostat

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6150974b-1ba1-40ed-aaaa-f94c8c40d696

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) recently completed a procurement process for a low-temperature cryostat system, titled "Voltage Standard Dry Cryostat." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector, with a total contract value of £167,000. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, which concluded on 28 October 2020. The awarded contract commenced on 12 January 2021 and was set to conclude on 30 September 2021. The delivery location is in Teddington, London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and low-temperature technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the public sector can find a suitable market here. Furthermore, companies capable of providing advanced cryostat systems that enhance research capabilities would be well positioned to compete. Engaging with organisations like the NPL can aid in establishing valuable partnerships and foster business growth in the precision equipment industry.

## Notice

NPL has awarded a contract for a low-temperature cryostat system for use in primary standard Josephson voltage work. The contractor is ICEoxford Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b874bb-bebb-4b15-9232-afc9d9e666b4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,000 |
| 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 | HAMPTON ROAD, 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 | ICEOXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b874bb-bebb-4b15-9232-afc9d9e666b4
- 8 Oct 2020 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be023ff-19dd-4768-95dd-cf21509c160e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b874bb-bebb-4b15-9232-afc9d9e666b4
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be023ff-19dd-4768-95dd-cf21509c160e
  8th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo Solutions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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