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title: "RFQ - Profilometer for sputter crater depth measurement"
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# RFQ - Profilometer for sputter crater depth measurement

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9cb1cfe-1d0c-4127-9968-94cce826a843

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, England, is inviting competitive quotations for a stylus profilometer to measure sputter crater depths as part of their X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry metrology work. This public procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" category (CPV code 38000000). The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date of 9th October 2024. The procurement method is limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the contract period will run from 31st October 2024 to 9th October 2025. Delivery of the equipment can be made to several locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs specialised in precision laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in manufacturing high-quality profilometers. The requirement for automation and 3D scanning capabilities, along with the need for minimal spurious spikes or ripples in measurement profiles, makes this an attractive contract for businesses with advanced technical competencies. Companies with experience in creating equipment suitable for highly reflective materials such as silver thin films or silicon wafers will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

NPL requires a stylus profilometer to measure the sputter crater depth for X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectrometry metrology work. Sputter craters are typically in the range of (1000 um x 1000 um) to (100 um x 100 um) and with depths from 10 um to 100 nm. The sample often has high reflectivity (e.g. silver thin film or silicon wafer) and so a stylus profilometer rather than an optical profilometer is required. Detailed specifications are provided in section 2.2 and 2.3. In addition to these, high quality profiles will be deemed to have the least spurious spikes or ripples. The capability for automation and a 3D scan is preferred. 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/ec270fc7-1d46-4e92-bcb1-6291a46c4e01 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 9 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 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec270fc7-1d46-4e92-bcb1-6291a46c4e01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec270fc7-1d46-4e92-bcb1-6291a46c4e01
  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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