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title: "Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System - contract award"
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# Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System - contract award

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f927f2-9ad4-495b-aa46-ebd982f6d69c

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for the Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System, valued at £134,000, following an open tender process. The procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was officially published on 14th January 2022, with the tender period concluding on 14th February 2022. The contract is to be delivered to a location in London, with the contract period running from 7th March 2022 to 30th June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those offering advanced microscopy systems capable of operating in cleanroom environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is open to suppliers of various scales. Companies with expertise in automated dimensional metrology and advanced measurement technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future procurement opportunities in this field.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of an automated microscopy system manufactured by Alicona to Optimax Imaging, Inspection & Measurement Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6203a5d-5521-4396-9144-93eb4c54523f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,000 |
| 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 | OPTIMAX IMAGING, INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6203a5d-5521-4396-9144-93eb4c54523f
- 14 Jan 2022 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/679cbfc3-c5c9-4b56-ab0b-78e544232616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6203a5d-5521-4396-9144-93eb4c54523f
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/679cbfc3-c5c9-4b56-ab0b-78e544232616
  14th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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