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title: "RFQ - Semi-Automatable Microscopy System"
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# RFQ - Semi-Automatable Microscopy System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eccf2884-7a74-4e8c-af8e-5cfaa917ad56

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for a Semi-Automatable Microscopy System with MetPrep Ltd. The contract value is £76,145, with a contract period from 26th August 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold), and the tender was limited. The system will be used for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment purposes and will be delivered to a London address with postcode TW11 0LW.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing goods for laboratory equipment. Companies well-suited to compete are those that can meet the specifications for a semi-automatable microscopy system. With a focus on precision and laboratory equipment, businesses can leverage their expertise to fulfil the requirements outlined by the National Physical Laboratory in this competitive quotation process.

## Notice

Contract award for Semi-automatable Microscopy System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade18b4d-82fe-4f05-b557-52b25cb512bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,145 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,145 |
| 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 | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade18b4d-82fe-4f05-b557-52b25cb512bd
- 7 Mar 2022 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2724b7f-8b3a-4bc4-9df7-88ab2de89ad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade18b4d-82fe-4f05-b557-52b25cb512bd
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2724b7f-8b3a-4bc4-9df7-88ab2de89ad4
  7th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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