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title: "RFQ -- Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser"
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# RFQ -- Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a459cd1-2b16-4422-9f03-eed32af692a8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is currently seeking suppliers through a tender identified as "RFQ -- Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser." This procurement is in the goods category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a location in Teddington, London. The tender was published on 13th August 2018 and will close for submissions on 5th September 2018. The procurement is being conducted through a Request for Quote method, which is designed to source suitable solutions for their expanding consultancy services in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and additive manufacturing.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, optical instruments, and analytical services, to engage with a prominent research institution. Companies that can offer a high-throughput laser diffraction system, capable of analysing particles across various sizes and forms, will be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their capabilities and promote their involvement in public contracts.

## Notice

NPL is looking at acquiring a laser diffraction system for particle analysis. The system should be inclusive of sample handling units for both powder and wet dispersion. NPL is expanding its consultancy service to include the pharmaceutical sector, additive manufacturing and nano-materials based products such as graphene-based and nanoparticle-based. The laser diffraction system will be an important addition to the current particle analysis laboratory and will allow to expand our consultancy to particles in the sub-micrometer, micrometer and nanometer scale. Importantly, the system will introduce a high through put capability for the analysis of dry and wet particle samples, and provide a high degree of sample measurement flexibility which can be flexibly applied to a wide range of industrial products. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976e1e1b-a486-48c2-beb7-5c4823d2ebde |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request For Quote |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2019 |
| 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 Aug 2018 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976e1e1b-a486-48c2-beb7-5c4823d2ebde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976e1e1b-a486-48c2-beb7-5c4823d2ebde
  13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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