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title: "Award: RFQ - Ultrastable Laser"
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# Award: RFQ - Ultrastable Laser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d0993e-e139-4498-8e28-f54b301b0214

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Ultrastable Laser in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contract, valued at £166,360, was awarded to Menlo Systems GmbH through a limited competitive quotation process. The contract period starts on January 9, 2023, and ends on June 1, 2023. The award was published on January 23, 2023. The buying organisation, National Physical Laboratory, located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom, initiated this tender through a tender process.

This procurement opportunity for an Ultrastable Laser system by the National Physical Laboratory is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the laboratory equipment sector with expertise in optical technology are well-suited to participate in this tender. The tender presents an opportunity for companies to provide a comprehensive and reliable ultrastable laser system that meets the specified technical requirements and can be controlled and monitored remotely. The system should be delivered ready for installation, including software, operation manual, and performance characterisation.

## Notice

Contract award for Ultrastable Laser ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96922b52-bc45-4a23-bf88-b317959ed494 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,360 |
| 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 | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96922b52-bc45-4a23-bf88-b317959ed494
- 13 Sep 2022 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85f1f85-3a0b-400f-b31f-31681cc4791f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96922b52-bc45-4a23-bf88-b317959ed494
  23rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85f1f85-3a0b-400f-b31f-31681cc4791f
  13th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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