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title: "ITT - Confocal Raman Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ed19"
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# ITT - Confocal Raman Microscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ed19

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a confocal Raman microscope, which is essential for characterising materials in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This tender is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment with a total estimated value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline for proposals is 17th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 12th November 2021 and will conclude on 11th November 2022. The delivery location specified is within the UK.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying laser-based instruments. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to deliver products that ensure stable performance over extended measurement periods would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for a Class 1 laser product designation also opens avenues for firms focused on safety-certified optical technologies. Engaging with this procurement can help such businesses expand their portfolio and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a leading research organisation.

## Notice

NPL's requirement is for a confocal Raman microscope to be used primarily to characterise samples relevant to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This includes performing measurements on materials contained within in situ electrochemical cells, with optical access achieved by means of a transparent window. Measurements will be performed for long durations (e.g. for several hours and in some cases intermittently over the course of several days), so the system must be stable enough to allow comparative measurements of these timescales. The microscope is to be located in a laboratory without access control or laser interlocks, so it is essential that the instrument is classified as a Class 1 laser product.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL's requirement is for a confocal Raman microscope to be used primarily to characterise samples relevant to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This includes performing measurements on materials contained within in situ electrochemical cells, with optical access achieved by means of a transparent window. Measurements will be performed for long durations (e.g. for several hours and in some cases intermittently over the course of several days), so the system must be stable enough to allow comparative measurements of these timescales. The microscope is to be located in a laboratory without access control or laser interlocks, so it is essential that the instrument is classified as a Class 1 laser product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 11 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 18 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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