--- title: "ITT - Science-Grade Optical Tables and Breadboards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2020-12-10" --- # ITT - Science-Grade Optical Tables and Breadboards Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b00ca26d-609f-4b1d-9355-7708bbbe7e46.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of science-grade optical tables and breadboards as part of its Advanced Quantum Metrology Laboratory project located in Teddington, London. The tender was published on 10 December 2020, with a submission deadline set for 11 January 2021. This open procedure is classified under the CPV code 38000000, which relates to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and aims to enhance research capabilities by providing essential laboratory fixtures that meet advanced specifications, including vibration damping and non-magnetic materials. This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing vibration-controlled or precision structures. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to produce high-specification, science-grade materials may find a competitive edge in this tender. By participating in this contract, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also establish valuable relationships with one of the UK's leading research institutions. ## Notice Invitation To Tender for Science-Grade Optical Tables and Breadboards The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] has recently completed the build of an Advanced Quantum Metrology Laboratory, whose remit is to house optical atomic clock and frequency transfer systems as part of the UK timescale and facilitate innovative R&D projects for NPL science staff, as well as host visiting external partners for various Test and Measurement projects. A variety of optical tables and breadboards are required to support these experimental activities. The requirements on the specification of the tables vary by use, but in general they are required to have science-grade vibration damping and structural properties commensurate with the needs of laser spectroscopy activities, in some cases requiring active self-levelling support structures. Some experiments have a sensitivity to magnetic fields and therefore require table systems constructed from non-magnetic materials. Number of tables specified, sizes or ranges of sizes, and other specifications are individual to the research needs in each laboratory space. Additional information: 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d7e4c-2d27-4df4-9f73-47ee3a29b775 | | 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 | 10 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 | | 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 - 10 Dec 2020 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d7e4c-2d27-4df4-9f73-47ee3a29b775 - 18 Aug 2020 at 09:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974c471e-f329-4ccd-9453-35ada8fba56f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961d7e4c-2d27-4df4-9f73-47ee3a29b775 10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974c471e-f329-4ccd-9453-35ada8fba56f 18th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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