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title: "RFQ - Portable High Precision CMM"
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# RFQ - Portable High Precision CMM

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d51c550b-35bf-46af-a9f6-88118c5ad88d

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking competitive quotations for a Portable High Precision Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to be used within their Engineering Manufacturing department. This procurement is categorised under Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is targeting a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various international regions. The tender process is active with a submission deadline on 3rd October 2024 at 15:00 local time, and the contract is planned to commence on 31st October 2024, running until 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in high-precision measurement equipment and compatible software solutions. The requirement for compatibility with popular CAD software such as Solidworks and Catia offers a competitive edge for businesses familiar with these platforms. The successful supplier will not only gain a prestigious client in NPL but also the potential to showcase their technology in various demanding environments, enhancing their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

The NPL Engineering Manufacturing department require a Portable High Precision CMM machine for the Inspection and calibration of NPL Engineering and subcontracted manufactured components or assemblies, providing high accuracy measurements (better than 10 microns), with the ability to measure complex shapes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing measurements. We require a fully portable and flexible facility that can be used at NPL in the Engineering workshop, or at a milling/turning machine or in an NPL lab space. The machine needs to be able to produce inspection reports showing ISO tolerancing standards. Software must be compatible with all major CAD files, including but not exclusively Solidworks and Catia. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbcbb4a-1146-4db0-b9d4-661ffa914a9e |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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

- 18 Sep 2024 at 19:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbcbb4a-1146-4db0-b9d4-661ffa914a9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbcbb4a-1146-4db0-b9d4-661ffa914a9e
  18th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-tender portal to conduct the procurement process. All Bidders 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

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