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title: "RFQ: Supply of -100 degC Frost-point Hygrometer"
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published: "2021-06-11"
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# RFQ: Supply of -100 degC Frost-point Hygrometer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a3950e-4c8e-472d-a99c-0bfefd9d0e4c

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is currently seeking quotes for the supply of a -100 °C Frost-point Hygrometer, essential for maintaining their primary standard humidity generators. Published on 11 June 2021, this procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 June 2021. The selected contract is anticipated to start on 30 July 2021 and will run until 21 June 2022, with delivery expected at their facility located in Teddington, London. The procurement is being conducted via a limited method, specifically using competitive quotations below the threshold, through the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide highly accurate hygrometers. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with relevant expertise in humidity measurement and calibration technologies. Success in this contract could enhance market visibility and open further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory's requirement is for a trace moisture condensation principle hygrometer with the ability to measure down to an extreme low range of humidity of -100degC frost-point temperature with an accuracy of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c65a32-402a-461b-a878-9327a33966b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 21 Jun 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

- 11 Jun 2021 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c65a32-402a-461b-a878-9327a33966b5
- 26 Apr 2021 at 13:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29300854-1588-4075-825e-cfe8d2906cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c65a32-402a-461b-a878-9327a33966b5
  11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29300854-1588-4075-825e-cfe8d2906cd4
  26th April 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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