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title: "RFQ - Microwave Digestion System"
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# RFQ - Microwave Digestion System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-869d3a21-0a18-437e-ae35-dc202c5225a2

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is procuring a bench-top microwave digestion system aimed at automating the digestion of air quality samples while also offering versatility for various sample types. This tender, titled "RFQ - Microwave Digestion System," is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd August 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation, which falls below the threshold. The contract is expected to start on 30th August 2021 and last until 29th August 2022. The location for delivery is specified as Teddington, London, United Kingdom, and the project is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment or environmental technology, as they can leverage their expertise in providing robust and reliable solutions for complex digestion processes. Companies with experience in the manufacture of programmable microwave systems that meet specific standards—such as BS EN 14902—will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that can offer trade-ins or existing consumables as part of their proposal are encouraged to compete, presenting a valuable opportunity to expand their market presence in the scientific equipment sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a bench-top microwave digestion system that can perform automated digestion of primarily air quality samples, but with the versatility to digest a wide range of sample types. The air quality samples are collected in the form of particulate matter

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7ef29e-ceb3-4aa5-9603-01d07a8da75e |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 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

- 13 Jul 2021 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7ef29e-ceb3-4aa5-9603-01d07a8da75e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7ef29e-ceb3-4aa5-9603-01d07a8da75e
  13th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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