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title: "RFQ - Deadweight Machine Control System Upgrades"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# RFQ - Deadweight Machine Control System Upgrades

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d87783-9009-4077-a65e-fdf4dbd7c23f

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently soliciting competitive quotations for the upgrade of control componentry for three deadweight force standard machines, with capacities of 2.5 kN, 20 kN, and 120 kN. The procurement process is in the tender stage, which is set to conclude on 29 April 2019. NPL aims to enhance the maintainability of these systems by refurbishing them to interface with new LabVIEW control software. The tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) in the United Kingdom, with all deliveries to be made to NPL's facility in Teddington, London.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Businesses that can supply hardware and provide hardware system design documentation are well-suited to participate in this tender. Interested parties should register on Bravo Solutions to access the necessary documents and submit their bids, making this a prime opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in the service-oriented procurement space.

## Notice

NPL is looking to upgrade the control componentry for three deadweight force standard machines (2.5 kN, 20 kN, 120 kN capacities). The systems are being refurbished to interface with new LabVIEW control software (written in-house by NPL staff) and to enhance long-term maintainability. As part of this process, all control items are being assessed for their current performance and state of obsolescence. NPL is seeking competitive quotes for the supply of hardware and a hardware system design document for each machine independently. There is no interfacing between machines. The sequence of upgrades will be the 2.5 kN first, followed by the 120 kN machine, and finally the 20 kN. The hardware for each machine will be installed and fully commissioned by NPL staff before the supply of hardware for the next machine upgrade. NPL staff will install the equipment into an equipment cabinet and commission the system, concurrent with the commissioning of the NPL-written control software. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bf6076-7bdf-4033-ad1a-72ceefee152e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bf6076-7bdf-4033-ad1a-72ceefee152e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bf6076-7bdf-4033-ad1a-72ceefee152e
  8th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo Solutions:

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