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title: "ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat"
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# ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d841ba-d4af-4cf9-a9e6-a6e915f80c5f

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a leading UK measurement institute, has awarded a contract for the procurement of an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy and microscopy. The tender, titled "ITT_123407 Optical Microscope Cryostat," falls under the CPV category of 'Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment'. The procurement method was an open procedure with a value of £339,000. The tender period ended on 5th May 2023, with the contract period starting on 5th June 2023 and ending on 4th June 2024.

This procurement opportunity from NPL offers potential business growth for suppliers in the goods category. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, optical instruments, and precision devices would be well-suited to compete. The buyer, National Physical Laboratory, based in Teddington, England, seeks to enhance its metrology and research capabilities through this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the buyer's emphasis on innovation and technology advancement.

## 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 Quantum Materials team provides and conducts state-of-the-art measurement services and research across diverse fields of materials science, which involves the test and evaluation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of materials and associated devices. We are extending our capability for delivering world-class metrology and research, and as part of this growth, the NPL requirement is for an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and microscopy at low temperature and high magnetic field. The purpose is to provide a rich display of external stimuli and perturbations for hyperspectral, correlative, and quantitative Raman and photoluminescence microscopy via the low temperature and high magnetic field capabilities, for the manipulation and study of materials both from a fundamental and applied perspective. This means a significant expansion of the control over the combined parameter space (temperature - magnetic field - electric field - wavelength) for quantum electronic and optoelectronic material metrology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d62472-0a1d-48d0-be86-63f4303af431 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £339,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £339,000 |
| 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 | QUANTUM DESIGN UK & IRELAND |

## 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 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d62472-0a1d-48d0-be86-63f4303af431

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d62472-0a1d-48d0-be86-63f4303af431
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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