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title: "Invitation To Tender for Micro-machining, dicing and grinding system"
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# Invitation To Tender for Micro-machining, dicing and grinding system

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e4de64-b651-4329-a4ec-958c15d076fd

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is inviting tenders for a Micro-machining, dicing, and grinding system, a project within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 13 November 2018 at 23:59 UTC. The contract is set to commence on 30 November 2018 and will run for one year, concluding on 29 November 2019. Interested parties should register on the Bravo Solutions platform to access the necessary documentation and submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in precision engineering and equipment supply. Companies that can offer a complete self-contained cutting machine, including delivery, installation, operator training, and ongoing support will be particularly well positioned to compete. The open procurement method allows for a fair competition, opening the process to a wide range of suppliers that meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender notice.

## Notice

A complete self-contained cutting machine with three linear axis and a rotary table with all axes operated by a CNC control system. The machine will include; wheel mounting spindle and wheel carriers for a range of wheel sizes, full coolant system, alignment systems, cut depth setting and sensing, a range of work holding systems, in machine gauging and inspection. The supply is to include delivery, installation, commissioning, performance verification, operator training and maintenance training. Options for ongoing operator support and maintenance support should be detailed. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b5c043-f2af-479a-a120-0cc8fd475400 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 29 Nov 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

- 12 Oct 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b5c043-f2af-479a-a120-0cc8fd475400

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b5c043-f2af-479a-a120-0cc8fd475400
  12th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

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