--- title: "RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2021-10-20" --- # RFQ - Micro-hardness Indentation Machine Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b546054-b010-45c2-8298-f679b37e47f5.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Micro-hardness Indentation Machine, aimed at facilitating low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the tender period set to end on 3rd November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 26th November 2021 and is anticipated to last for one year. This opportunity has been designated as a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process for goods, with the delivery location being Teddington, London. This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses focused on precision measurement and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific equipment requirements outlined by NPL. Competitors should possess capabilities in manufacturing or supplying advanced testing machinery that adheres to stringent standards, as well as expertise in low-load and micro-hardness testing technologies. Companies that can offer innovative features, such as enhanced data measurement and testing flexibility, will likely be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a piece of equipment to enable low-load and micro-hardness testing of materials. The purpose is to replace a previous piece of equipment that is at its end of life. The equipment must be able to perform low-load and microhardness Vickers and Knoop hardness testing at loads ranging from 10 gf to 2 kgf (or 0.098 N to 20 N) in a traceable manner such as through calibration to approved standards (such as BS ISO 4516). The equipment must also be able to meet all minimum requirements as laid out in such standards and will ideally exceed them as is stated below. It would also be preferential for the equipment to have additional functionality in the form of being able to measure load/displacement curves during the indentation, and the ability to conduct tests at different load cycle timings. 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/38e1e064-1d22-40d9-a75b-85d9e0432f50 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2022 | | 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 - 20 Oct 2021 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e1e064-1d22-40d9-a75b-85d9e0432f50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e1e064-1d22-40d9-a75b-85d9e0432f50 20th October 2021 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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