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title: "ITT_128120 Replacement Fluorimeter"
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# ITT_128120 Replacement Fluorimeter

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9cf9919-0673-4e25-a542-a1313c7463ec

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently completed a procurement process for a replacement Fluorimeter under an open procedure. The Fluorimeter is vital for the UK Life Science & Health sector, and the contract value is £140,000. The tender was awarded to Edinburgh Instruments on 20th October 2023. The contract period runs from 23rd October 2023 to 22nd October 2024, with the tender period ending on 23rd August 2023. The NPL is located in Teddington, England, and the procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the optical and precision equipment industry, particularly those with expertise in fluorescence spectroscopy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to compete. The contract is suited for businesses looking to supply goods in the UK Life Science & Health sector. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates and consider the open nature of the procurement method.

## 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 existing equipment at NPL is near the end of its useful life and a replacement is required. The measurement of fluorescence signals underpins a wide range of techniques in the UK Life Science & Health sector. For metrological support of this NPL requires capabilities in fluorescence spectroscopy that are ideally traceably calibrated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51684a7-e4d0-43b9-ab14-05aa780d9c2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,273 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51684a7-e4d0-43b9-ab14-05aa780d9c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51684a7-e4d0-43b9-ab14-05aa780d9c2a
  23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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