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title: "Request for Quote for Ultra Stable RF Oscillator"
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# Request for Quote for Ultra Stable RF Oscillator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e728e6-446c-4663-b8b8-da34a06f5384

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory, located in Teddington, England, is conducting a procurement process for two ultra-stable RF oscillators under the title "Request for Quote for Ultra Stable RF Oscillator." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category and is currently at the award stage. The tender period concluded on 25 June 2020, while the contract will commence on 3 August 2020 and run until 31 December 2020. This procurement utilised a single tender action method, with a total value of £43,000, aimed at sourcing suitable offers from suppliers via the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing high-quality, precision equipment. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in RF technology, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in such procurement processes allows businesses to expand their portfolios while contributing to research and development activities led by prestigious organisations like the National Physical Laboratory.

## Notice

Purpose and Scope of this RFQ The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires an ultra-stable RF oscillator to provide a reference signal for a microwave synthesizer. The synthesizer will produce an interrogation signal for a caesium fountain atomic clock. Requirement is for 2 units. Additional information: 1. Instructions for Submitting an RFQ 1.1 "Authority" means the public sector contracting authority, or anyone acting on behalf of the contracting authority, that is seeking to invite suitable Suppliers to participate in this procurement process. 1.2 "You"/ "Your" or "Supplier" means the body completing these questions i.e. the legal entity seeking to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process and responsible for the information provided. The 'Supplier' is intended to cover any economic operator as defined by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and could be a registered company; charitable organisation; Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE); Special Purpose Vehicle; or other form of entity. 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers 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 Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk Delays in response as a result of technical difficulties will not assure that extensions to the bid submission date will be given. Where there are further issues, which Bravo Solutions cannot resolve then the associated Buyer at NPL can be emailed at nina.heath@npl.co.uk or procurement@npl.co.uk All documentation and attachments provided by NPL will be available on Bravo. All communication and submission of RFQ documents must be uploaded and carried out via the Bravo e-Tendering Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da4c0fc-1fac-48db-8ca6-6857b782ed67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,380 |
| 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 | RAKON-FRANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2020 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da4c0fc-1fac-48db-8ca6-6857b782ed67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da4c0fc-1fac-48db-8ca6-6857b782ed67
  15th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  RFQ Instructions

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