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title: "RFQ Terahertz time-domain spectrometer"
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# RFQ Terahertz time-domain spectrometer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00a029e-25ee-4af5-8340-97bc0ac6e97e

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for a terahertz time-domain spectrometer, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender was initiated as a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 9th March 2020. The contract will commence on 3rd April 2020 and is set to run for one year, ending on 3rd April 2021. The project is located in Teddington, London, with an award value of £72,720.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced optical instrumentation and material characterization technologies. Companies that are agile and capable of delivering high-quality laboratory and precision equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of successfully engaging in future tenders, fostering growth through innovative technological solutions in response to the requirements set forth by NPL.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a terahertz time-domain spectrometer to be used primarily for material characterisation. The instrument will be used to measure THz optical properties of a wide variety of materials and many different types of samples. It needs to be easily re-configurable for easy switching between measurements in transmission and reflection, and for different measurement configurations. The primary requirement is for a large measurement bandwidth and a large dynamic range in both time-domain and frequency-domain data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da73bf0-8bcf-4a2e-b8bc-01270e87eb6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2020 - 3 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,720 |
| 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da73bf0-8bcf-4a2e-b8bc-01270e87eb6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da73bf0-8bcf-4a2e-b8bc-01270e87eb6f
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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