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title: "High Resolution Laser Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a1bf"
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# High Resolution Laser Spectrometer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a1bf

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for a "High Resolution Laser Spectrometer" for the measurement of isotopologues of methane. This contract, valued at £250,100, was signed on 31st January 2023. The procurement process was carried out using a limited procurement method and involved Aerodyne Research, Inc. as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete in providing high-tech solutions. The National Physical Laboratory, as the buying organisation, has chosen Aerodyne as the sole vendor due to their ability to meet the technical specifications required. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is currently active, allowing for potential expansion and collaboration within the relevant industry category.

## Notice

A high-resolution dual-laser direct absorption instrument for isotopologue ratio analysis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Required to measure the isotopologues of methane 12CH4, 13CH4, 12CH3D and the doubly substituted (clumped) 13CH3D in a single sample with noise-limited measurement and repeatability of isotopic ratios of

### Procurement Information

Aerodyne is the only vendor that can provide this equipment to the required specification. Competition is therefore absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003042-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AERODYNE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003042-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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