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title: "Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus"
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# Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc2e841-39ed-4727-b903-63c0faad49c1

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for the "Awarded RFQ - Argon Triple Point Apparatus," a project in the laboratory equipment sector. This process involved a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation, and concluded with the awarding on 29 October 2021. The contract, valued at £49,510, spans from 9 November 2021 to 9 November 2022, with delivery anticipated at the NPL’s Teddington location in London, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in precision and laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in creating automated systems for scientific applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore forthcoming opportunities in similar contracts, as the NPL's requirements align with innovative solutions in the field of laboratory instruments, potentially fostering growth for new entrants and established suppliers alike.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for an apparatus for realising the argon triple point, -189.3442 degC, to move away from labour-intensive operation of manual systems through largely automated realisation of the fixed-point with the following mandatory requirements: - Uncertainty of less than or equal to 0.25 mK - Reproducibility of less than or equal to 0.2 mK - Plateau duration of more than 10 hours - immersion depth of at least 400 mm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c7976-a1aa-4b31-bf64-a89bd3f621d7 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 9 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,510 |
| 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 | FLUKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c7976-a1aa-4b31-bf64-a89bd3f621d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c7976-a1aa-4b31-bf64-a89bd3f621d7
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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