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title: "ITT_123385 - Laser Flash Apparatus (LFA)"
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# ITT_123385 - Laser Flash Apparatus (LFA)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b0e97a-1373-4fef-b998-532a30d061d6

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Laser Flash Apparatus for thermal diffusivity measurement, with a budget of £400,000. This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, titled "ITT_123385 - Laser Flash Apparatus (LFA)", is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for tender submissions is on November 17, 2023. The contract period is expected to start on December 15, 2023, and end on December 13, 2024. The opportunity is open to businesses in the United Kingdom and internationally, particularly those with expertise in precision equipment manufacturing.

This tender from NPL offers a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute to cutting-edge technology development and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for qualified businesses to compete and expand their market presence. Interested parties should ensure compliance with ASTM E1461-13(2022) standards and the specified thermal diffusivity range to qualify for this exciting project.

## 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 National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a Laser Flash Apparatus for the measurement of thermal diffusivity to cover the temperature range -120 degC to 1500 degC and be able to characterise a wide range of materials, ideally covering the thermal diffusivity range of 0.01 to 1000 mm2.s-1. The purpose is to replace an earlier technology Laser Flash instrument as well as extending the capability to below ambient temperatures. The setup needs to be compliant with ASTM E1461-13(2022). It should employ a sample holder that minimises thermal contact of the sample with the holder. To express interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documents please us the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/66040681018B3DC70AE2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102987c6-cc01-4e4b-945d-62a86c6690d2 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102987c6-cc01-4e4b-945d-62a86c6690d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102987c6-cc01-4e4b-945d-62a86c6690d2
  17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/66040681018B3DC70AE2

## Provenance

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