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title: "Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat"
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published: "2020-11-24"
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# Invitation To Tender - Supply of Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-957150a0-daca-4ebd-b7d4-ad0a266b9011

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, England, has issued an Invitation to Tender for the supply of a Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat. This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 9th December 2020. The process is being conducted via an open competitive method and is accelerated, requiring proposals to be delivered within 15 days from the notice dispatch date. The contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology and microscopy systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability. Companies capable of providing high-precision equipment that meets the specific technical requirements outlined by NPL will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory requirement is to expand its current capability of cryogenic microscopy for the study of single-photon emitters. The requirement is for a closed-cycle optical cryostat that can be mounted on an optical table, and which provides sample translation in three orthogonal degrees of freedom and the use of high numerical aperture (NA) objective lenses for microscopy. Additional information: 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8fd76b-eda1-4d3f-84cb-931b8dfe5ea6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 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 | 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

- 24 Nov 2020 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8fd76b-eda1-4d3f-84cb-931b8dfe5ea6
- 21 Aug 2020 at 13:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bce4b40-860f-4557-9d7e-ec6200f79210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8fd76b-eda1-4d3f-84cb-931b8dfe5ea6
  24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bce4b40-860f-4557-9d7e-ec6200f79210
  21st August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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