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title: "PIN - Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus"
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# PIN - Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e3edb88-ced8-4e45-b60d-f880f1f714dd

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is planning to procure an Automatic Argon Triple Point Realisation Apparatus, with the intention to support precise temperature calibration. This procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is set to commence on 30th June 2021. A planned procurement notice was published on 4th May 2021, and further details will be communicated by 26th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-precision instruments required for calibration purposes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and beneficial for innovative companies in the scientific instrumentation sector. Suppliers with expertise in developing or providing similar apparatuses will find this tender particularly well-suited for their business growth initiatives.

## Notice

National Physical Laboratory requires a new argon triple point realisation apparatus which is capable of achieving the uncertainty required of a top tier National Measurement Institute. The argon triple point occurs at a temperature of -189.3442 degC. It is principally used for calibration of standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRT) in order to realise and disseminate the International Temperature Scale of 1990.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b6fb0-d46c-4c61-8973-673b2c166165 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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

- 4 May 2021 at 10:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b6fb0-d46c-4c61-8973-673b2c166165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b6fb0-d46c-4c61-8973-673b2c166165
  4th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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