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title: "Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor"
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# Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b99b0c-54a4-4c4d-9676-0852f4ac0108

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a partner for the development of an online hydrogen quality sensor. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of a tender initiated on 9 March 2021. The contract has been awarded at a value of £374,000, with a contract period commencing on 19 May 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The relevant industry category falls under laboratory and optical equipment, specifically identified by the CPV classification 38000000. The tender attracted submissions until 24 March 2021, and the project is based in Teddington, England.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in sensor technology or those with expertise in the development of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process. The successful development of the hydrogen quality sensor could facilitate further collaboration and innovations, paving the way for market expansion in the burgeoning hydrogen sector.

## Notice

NPL is developing an online hydrogen quality sensor. It has awarded a contract to Horiba UK Ltd which will design and manufacture prototype systems, support field trials and work with NPL to develop an exploitation plan and identify a route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4dd4f38-ebbe-4b17-82c1-510c7abd9243 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,000 |
| 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 | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4dd4f38-ebbe-4b17-82c1-510c7abd9243
- 9 Mar 2021 at 19:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac15528-bbf4-422a-a336-05d2d0284898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4dd4f38-ebbe-4b17-82c1-510c7abd9243
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac15528-bbf4-422a-a336-05d2d0284898
  9th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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