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title: "Invitation To Tender - Nitrogen Vacancy Microscope"
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# Invitation To Tender - Nitrogen Vacancy Microscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85ed81d-886e-4555-835a-34b32734fe6b

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently soliciting tenders for the "Invitation To Tender - Nitrogen Vacancy Microscope," aimed at acquiring a cryogen-free low-temperature and high magnetic field system for measuring various physical properties of materials and devices. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is based in Teddington, London. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th December 2020. This is an open procurement procedure due to the project's extreme urgency, which allows bidders to submit proposals freely.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instrumentation and measurement technologies, particularly those capable of delivering innovative cryogenic systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in developing complex laboratory equipment would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this procurement, potentially benefiting from a long-term contract with a prestigious organisation such as the NPL, which is key to ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of physical science research and innovation.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a cryogen-free low-temperature and high magnetic field system capable for the measurements of multiple physical properties of materials and devices. It's automated of the various advanced expandable design combines many features in one instrument, including magnetic AC and DC magnetic susceptibility and electrical transport measurements as well as ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and optical measurement, with no need for liquid cryogens (cryogen-free). The setup needs to be able to work in a wide range of magnetic fields and temperatures. 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/302c489e-ba0a-498a-ae0b-23f3acc8a42b |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | 13 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

- 18 Nov 2020 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302c489e-ba0a-498a-ae0b-23f3acc8a42b
- 13 Aug 2020 at 09:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b2dfdf-1862-4393-9832-fbbad1879fc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302c489e-ba0a-498a-ae0b-23f3acc8a42b
  18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b2dfdf-1862-4393-9832-fbbad1879fc6
  13th 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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