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title: "Request for Quotation - Anneal System"
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# Request for Quotation - Anneal System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa6d2a46-1ee9-4a78-9315-6a6d846aa33b

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "Request for Quotation - Anneal System" to acquire an annealing system essential for their research on graphene and 2D materials. This process falls under the goods category with a specific focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is classified as 'limited' and follows a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The tender period is set to close on 22nd July 2019, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd August 2019 and conclude on 3rd August 2020. The NPL is located in Teddington, England, with the postal code TW11 0LW.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in materials science or precision manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to enhance capability in cutting-edge research. Companies that can provide high-quality annealing systems and related technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially aiding in business growth and expansion within the research and development industry.

## Notice

NPL require an annealing system to research graphene and 2D materials. This piece of equipment will be a key resource for graphene and 2D materials research, increasing the quality of the devices by accelerating the progress in the new 2D materials fabrication capability established at Quantum technology and for NPL to use in developing test and validation capability for these areas. Annealing is a standard technique used in 2D materials fabrication and characterisation centres to increase the quality of the samples, as well as to reduce the level of surface contamination. Annealing helps to desorb airborne species and improves structural, chemical and electrical integrity of the samples. Without annealing the samples cannot be used in the pristine (optimal) state. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions. 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/1fbf0a5b-bda2-4893-9465-fccd9b40b510 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 3 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbf0a5b-bda2-4893-9465-fccd9b40b510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbf0a5b-bda2-4893-9465-fccd9b40b510
  1st July 2019 - 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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