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title: "RFQ -- Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser"
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# RFQ -- Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f662c6f7-90f4-43f9-86e0-aad0bdb19342

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently completed a procurement process for a Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, aimed at enhancing NPL's capabilities in particle analysis across various sectors including pharmaceuticals and nano-materials. The contract period commenced on 10th October 2018 and will continue until 12th November 2018. The tender for this equipment closed on 5th September 2018, with a contract value of £49,882.25 awarded to Malvern Panalytical Ltd, located in Worcestershire, England.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies, particularly those focusing on particle analysis solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply innovative scientific instruments or provide consultancy in nanotechnology would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities within this growing sector to expand their market reach and capabilities.

## Notice

NPL is looking at acquiring a laser diffraction system for particle analysis. The system should be inclusive of sample handling units for both powder and wet dispersion. NPL is expanding its consultancy service to include the pharmaceutical sector, additive manufacturing and nano-materials based products such as graphene-based and nanoparticle-based. The laser diffraction system will be an important addition to the current particle analysis laboratory and will allow to expand our consultancy to particles in the sub-micrometer, micrometer and nanometer scale. Importantly, the system will introduce a high through put capability for the analysis of dry and wet particle samples, and provide a high degree of sample measurement flexibility which can be flexibly applied to a wide range of industrial products. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid: 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/f8ea6ed9-04ee-478e-b17f-6a297de3cbd1 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 12 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,882 |
| 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 | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ea6ed9-04ee-478e-b17f-6a297de3cbd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ea6ed9-04ee-478e-b17f-6a297de3cbd1
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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