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title: "ITT - 125549 - Automated Evacuation Rig"
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published: "2023-07-04"
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# ITT - 125549 - Automated Evacuation Rig

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3bca908-a200-4f0d-8b84-35310133a9af

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking suppliers for an automated evacuation rig within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments industry category. The procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for submission of bids set for 4th August 2023. The contract period is from 30th August 2023 to 29th August 2024, providing a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in supplying the required goods. The buying organization is located in Teddington, England.

This tender process offers an opening for businesses to engage with the National Physical Laboratory and supply goods that meet the safety requirements of the Gas metrology department. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the stated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The open procedure (below threshold) creates an accessible opportunity for businesses looking to grow their presence in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipments industry sector.

## 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 Gas metrology department at National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for an automated evacuation rig. Following Several near misses in our department, HSES and our department head require us to significantly improve safety of our high-risk processes of which cylinder evacuation is the main one. With our current evacuation rig, we have experienced downtimes of a minimum of 6 weeks overall only in the last year (2022) due to safety reasons (near misses, incidents) and downtimes on unplanned maintenance. By purchasing the asset (automated evacuation rig), we will be reducing the likelihood of near misses and catastrophic incidents, human error which is the main contributor to our risks. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender document please use the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/64887146018920FC15F5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb5f1e7-08ed-4035-95be-eaeba71ac88b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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

- 4 Jul 2023 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb5f1e7-08ed-4035-95be-eaeba71ac88b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb5f1e7-08ed-4035-95be-eaeba71ac88b
  4th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/64887146018920FC15F5

## Provenance

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