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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b287ab-f74f-4b11-b3d2-6fa9638faade

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process for a Terahertz time-domain spectrometer, aimed at material characterisation. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is being managed through a limited procurement method, specifically competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender was published on 24th February 2020 and will accept bids until 9th March 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 10th March 2020 and run for one year.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions and re-configurable measurement systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, successful bidders could leverage their expertise in precision instruments to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with a prestigious institution such as the 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. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e986d9f3-3eef-4793-9b4e-e63e324b13ff |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e986d9f3-3eef-4793-9b4e-e63e324b13ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e986d9f3-3eef-4793-9b4e-e63e324b13ff
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Notice URLs

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

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