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title: "Optical Particle Counter"
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# Optical Particle Counter

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fd331a2-047b-4605-b756-cb4e33641130

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure an Optical Particle Counter, aimed at enhancing aerosol biological emission measurements. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment within the goods sector. The tender is currently in the open stage, with submissions accepted until 12:00 on 7th March 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 18th March 2022 and will conclude on 31st May 2022. The relevant geographical location for the delivery is Teddington, London, UK, with participation managed through the London Universities eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory instrumentation or precision measuring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the specification for qualification information. Suppliers who can provide robust and accurate equipment suitable for use in field settings are especially well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, which not only enhances their visibility in the market but also establishes long-term relationships with a prominent public sector buyer.

## Notice

NPL wishes to procure an optical particle counter for aerosol biological emission measurements. Robust and suitable for use in the field, it will be able to perform accurate and reliable particle size analysis and concentration determination for particle sizes of 0.1mm to 40mm. Participation is via the London Universities eSourcing Portal. Participants must provide qualification information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c0c9a8-55d1-4b23-a7b4-e0223cca8ae3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2022 - 31 May 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

- 16 Feb 2022 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c0c9a8-55d1-4b23-a7b4-e0223cca8ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c0c9a8-55d1-4b23-a7b4-e0223cca8ae3
  16th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

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

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