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title: "Invitation to Tender Liquid Droplet Deposition Robot"
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# Invitation to Tender Liquid Droplet Deposition Robot

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fb2ebb6-62ad-4652-81b0-4e0bbaecdf97

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking suppliers for the Invitation to Tender for a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot, with a focus on meeting various solvent types and their pH and viscosity requirements. The procurement process is classified under goods, specifically in the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 19 October 2017. The total value of the contract is £80,000, with the contract period starting on 10 November 2017 and ending on 12 November 2018. The delivery address for this project is located in Teddington, London, TW11 0LW.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and precision machinery. Companies that are well-versed in robotics and have experience in supplying scientific instruments would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their presence within the public procurement sector and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a key governmental laboratory.

## Notice

Invitation To Tender for; The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot for use with a wide variety of solvent types with varying pH and viscosity. Additional information: The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a small volume liquid droplet deposition robot for use with a wide variety of solvent types with varying pH and viscosity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfce6c2-fb9b-4126-8081-a466d6ecc010 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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

- 19 Sep 2017 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfce6c2-fb9b-4126-8081-a466d6ecc010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfce6c2-fb9b-4126-8081-a466d6ecc010
  19th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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