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title: "CAN: Procurement of Mobile Laboratory Facility"
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# CAN: Procurement of Mobile Laboratory Facility

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88edd7d-f91d-47ce-b5ac-58d30f5f0cd8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure a mobile laboratory facility for hosting sensor testing activities. The facility must meet industry standards for transport and comply with relevant regulations. The tender opened on August 2, 2023, under a procurement method known as an open procedure. The contract period is scheduled from October 11, 2023, to March 29, 2024. Potential suppliers should note that the facility must be towed by a suitable vehicle and delivered to the specified address in Teddington, England.

This tender by the National Physical Laboratory presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in the goods category, particularly those dealing with vehicle bodies, trailers, or semi-trailers, are well-suited to compete. The competitive environment allows for innovation and showcases the importance of meeting high-quality design and mobility requirements. Interested parties should keep track of key dates to ensure compliance with the procurement process.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory's [NPL] requirement is for a mobile laboratory facility to host sensor testing activities. Key elements to its design and construction are the weight, mobility, security, and robustness of the facility. The inside and outside setup of the mobile laboratory facility needs to withstand long-distance travel and be safe while being used in stationary conditions and moving on roads. It must be delivered in a complete state to allow installation and operation of scientific equipment. The scientific equipment is NOT part of the bidding process. With an open door, the facility must allow comfortable manoeuvres for two people to be able to set up the scientific equipment. Once set up, the facility must accommodate unattended and long duration measurement sessions. With pre-installed air conditioning and heating system, it must provide a stable temperature and humidity environment while measurements are recorded. The facility must comply to the relevant and current industry standards for transport, and any electrical installations to the relevant and current industry regulations. The facility is to be towed by a suitable vehicle. The vehicle is NOT part of the bidding process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fede1a-4459-46dd-9c8b-4ef9582ca592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,755 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXSEL DESIGN & INTEGRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fede1a-4459-46dd-9c8b-4ef9582ca592
- 2 Aug 2023 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b70e73-bec8-4914-9d8a-87d6303f71ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fede1a-4459-46dd-9c8b-4ef9582ca592
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b70e73-bec8-4914-9d8a-87d6303f71ad
  2nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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