--- title: "Request for Quotation - Thermal Cycle Chamber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2019-07-03" --- # Request for Quotation - Thermal Cycle Chamber Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad47af83-2170-4ee2-b2f0-e69fb0a1caaa.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking suppliers for a thermal cycle chamber, which is essential for testing the thermo-mechanical reliability of electronic circuits. This tender, titled "Request for Quotation - Thermal Cycle Chamber," is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement process, which is currently at the tender stage, operates under a limited method with competitive quotations below the threshold. The deadline for submissions is on 22nd July 2019, and the project is expected to commence on 2nd August 2019, lasting until 2nd July 2020. The tender is located at the NPL's headquarters in Teddington, England, with delivery addresses extending internationally. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for high-reliability testing environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate competitive quotations from a variety of vendors. Companies with expertise in thermal cycling technology, metrology for high temperature materials, and relevant manufacturing capabilities in sectors such as electrical systems, oil and gas, and aerospace would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The NPL requirement is a thermal cycle chamber for rapid increasing or decreasing temperature inside the chamber over a range of -70degC to 180degC with a minimum 10 degC/minute change rate. The purpose is to evaluate mechanical reliability of electronic circuits. The NPL requirement is to test thermo-mechanical reliability of electronic circuits by subjecting them to regular thermal excursions across an extended operational range. The tests we will run will be used by most electricals with high reliability and electrical system manufacturers for their type approval testing. Similar systems are used within the industry to provide fitness for purpose testing for new designs and material combinations. The innovative metrology developed by NPL for high temperature materials and manufacturing techniques, is required for electric and hybrid development, oil/gas, and aerospace partners. This is required for benchmarking against these widely accepted industry standards. 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/9ac6a193-e517-4c7f-b5d9-a28e6fb0ecab | | 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 | 3 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 2 Jul 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 - 3 Jul 2019 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac6a193-e517-4c7f-b5d9-a28e6fb0ecab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac6a193-e517-4c7f-b5d9-a28e6fb0ecab 3rd 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. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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