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title: "White Light Interferometer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-896cb908-4387-4d8e-a41a-0a27e5433c94"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
published: "2017-02-16"
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# White Light Interferometer

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-896cb908-4387-4d8e-a41a-0a27e5433c94

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a White Light Interferometer, a crucial piece of laboratory and precision equipment, under an open procurement process. The tender is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total value of £25,000. The deadline for submission is set for 3rd March 2017, and the successful bidder will commence contract activities from 13th March 2017, lasting until 29th March 2019. The delivery will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for SMEs that specialise in laboratory instruments and precision equipment. Companies with capabilities in non-contact topographical profilometry and advanced imaging technologies, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with the high-resolution requirements set forth, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project may also provide potential for business partnerships or collaborations, particularly in training users on the equipment supplied.

## Notice

This contract is for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a White Light Interferometer, including packing, shipping, delivery and training of users. The supply of consumables / spare and replacement parts is also to be included in the scope of this contract. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate that they can provide a non-contact topographical profilometer with 3D imaging capability that works on the principles of white light interferometry, capable of sub-nm vertical resolution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225fce34-e141-4e0d-ada7-31490c537741 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225fce34-e141-4e0d-ada7-31490c537741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225fce34-e141-4e0d-ada7-31490c537741
  16th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com/tenders

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