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title: "RFQ - 2 x Air Baths"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# RFQ - 2 x Air Baths

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b64678f9-4273-4b72-9b76-350c9225a3d8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for 2 x Air Baths in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments category. The contract, with a value of 40,375 GBP, was awarded to Withnell Sensors. The procurement process was an Open procedure (below threshold) and the contract period is from 22nd May 2023 to 21st May 2024. The tender closed on 20th December 2022.

This tender by NPL for Air Baths presents an opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those providing laboratory and optical equipment. The contract is suitable for SMEs, offering a chance to supply goods to NPL. Businesses located in the United Kingdom can participate, and the contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, Withnell Sensors.

## Notice

Award Notice for 2 x Air Baths. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for having controlled temperature ambient for microcalorimeter measurements. The purpose is to obtain stable temperature during the microcalorimeter power measurements. The air baths (quantity 2) will be used to obtain stable temperature need to be able to work at different temperature points and should keep the adjusted temperature stable during the measurements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed6a5-c366-478a-9c56-398485c884a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 21 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,375 |
| 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 | WITHNELL SENSORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed6a5-c366-478a-9c56-398485c884a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fed6a5-c366-478a-9c56-398485c884a7
  22nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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