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title: "Roundness High Accuracy (Dim)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad1a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2021-05-04"
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# Roundness High Accuracy (Dim)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad1a

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a tender for a high accuracy roundness measurement system with nanometre resolution, essential for the calibration of hemispheres. This procurement, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is based in Teddington, UK. The main procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice expected to be issued on 4th July 2021. Interested parties should note that the delivery location is at the NPL's facility in Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision measurement systems and laboratory equipment. Companies that design or manufacture high precision laboratory instruments will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to advancements in scientific research, benefiting from the NPL's recognition in the industry.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a high accuracy roundness measurement system with nanometre resolution for the calibration of hemispheres. The system should incorporate a rotary stage to allow for multi-orientation spindle/component error separation. Data should be able to be collected at user programable rotations and stored as an ASCII file. The work table diameter shall be approximately 300 mm in diameter and be able to accommodate parts of the order of 500 mm in height. The system should be programmable to allow automatic measurement sequences.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a high accuracy roundness measurement system with nanometre resolution for the calibration of hemispheres. The system should incorporate a rotary stage to allow for multi-orientation spindle/component error separation. Data should be able to be collected at user programable rotations and stored as an ASCII file. The work table diameter shall be approximately 300 mm in diameter and be able to accommodate parts of the order of 500 mm in height. The system should be programmable to allow automatic measurement sequences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009641-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009641-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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