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title: "RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)"
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published: "2022-10-07"
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# RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce3dfa3f-9244-4dd8-93ae-3a73d218b9b8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a tender titled "RFQ - Micro Tensile Stage for Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)" for the procurement of a high-temperature mechanical test stage to be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes at NPL. The procurement, categorised under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ends on October 21, 2022, and the contract period starts from November 10, 2022, to November 9, 2023. The location for delivery includes various regions, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender from NPL offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for supplying the required mechanical test stage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Interested businesses need to act promptly as the tender deadline is approaching on October 21, 2022. The suitability of the procurement for SMEs signifies a commitment to inclusivity and fostering growth within the industry sector, providing a platform for specialised businesses to showcase their capabilities.

## 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 requirement is for a high temperature mechanical test stage that can be mounted inside existing Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) at NPL. The testing stage should be able to conduct mechanical tests whilst allowing observation of the test piece either using the primary optics or using Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical testing stage to fit within a Zeiss Auriga or Zeiss Supra SEM. The stage should be equipped with a load cell. And be able to heat the specimen to a temperature of at least 500 degC. To express interest in this notice please follow the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55001 Additional information: Please follow the below link to access the tender on Bravo Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc408c1-9e4c-482b-80c4-ef33fbea4a0f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2022 - 9 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 7 Oct 2022 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc408c1-9e4c-482b-80c4-ef33fbea4a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc408c1-9e4c-482b-80c4-ef33fbea4a0f
  7th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  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.shtm

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55001
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtm

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