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title: "RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)"
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# RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a39b3145-e9a4-4268-ab0b-9dcb667e04e2

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM). The NPL, UK's National Measurement Institute, required a high-temperature mechanical test stage for SEMs. The procurement value was £85,400 GBP, and the contract period is from November 14, 2022, to November 13, 2023. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold), with the tender closing on October 21, 2022.

This tender from NPL presents opportunities for businesses in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested in supplying goods to organisations like NPL should monitor similar open procedures to capitalize on future opportunities for growth.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The NPL requirement is for a high temperature mechanical test stage that can be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) at NPL. The testing stage should be able to conduct mechanical tests whilst allowing observation of the test piece either using the primary optics or using Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical testing stage to fit within a Zeiss Auriga or Zeiss Supra SEM. The stage should be equipped with a load cell. And be able to heat the specimen to a temperature of at least 500 degC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd7ff0c-b5ba-4ae8-8adf-451789a2586d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTEC SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd7ff0c-b5ba-4ae8-8adf-451789a2586d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd7ff0c-b5ba-4ae8-8adf-451789a2586d
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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