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title: "Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# Online Hydrogen Quality Sensor

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a92

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently involved in the procurement process for developing an online hydrogen quality sensor. This project, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is located in Teddington, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. As of now, the tender is in the active stage, with a contract valued at £400,000 already signed on 19th May 2021. The tender deadline for submissions was 24th March 2021, and it entails both prototyping and consultancy work to advance the technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas analysis instruments or other related fields. Companies that have experience in the production of precision equipment, particularly those able to support the development of prototypes, would be well-poised to compete for future sub-contracting opportunities as NPL seeks partners for ongoing phases of this project. The collaboration aims to culminate in the commercialisation of the developed sensor, creating a lucrative pathway for innovative firms looking to expand their market presence in the burgeoning hydrogen technology sector.

## Notice

NPL has awarded a contract for prototyping and consultancy as part of a project to develop an online hydrogen quality sensor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL wishes to develop 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012380-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £374,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012380-2021
- 10 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004897-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bravosolutions.co.uk
- http://www.horiba.com
- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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