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title: "Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS)"
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# Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02abfc

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently completed a procurement process for an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) instrument, with an award made to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically for measurement of isotope ratios in greenhouse gases. Located in Teddington, UK, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, aimed at delivering high-precision measurements necessary for environmental monitoring. The contract was signed on 20th December 2021, with a total value of £275,000.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Businesses specialising in advanced metrology, gas analysis systems, and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this space. With increasing demand for environmental monitoring solutions, suppliers that can demonstrate innovation and accuracy in their offerings may find considerable growth potential in partnership with NPL and similar organisations.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the supply of an IRMS instrument for the high-precision measurement of isotope ratios in greenhouse gases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IRMS instrument for the high-precision measurement of isotope ratios for carbon dioxide and methane.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031846-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £275,000 |

## 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 | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031846-2021
- 14 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022880-2021
- 29 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009355-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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