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title: "Optical Microscope Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bc71"
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# Optical Microscope Cryostat

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bc71

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a world-leading measurement institute, completed a procurement process for an Optical Microscope Cryostat. The NPL sought to enhance its metrology and research capabilities by acquiring equipment for Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy and microscopy. The tender, awarded to Quantum Design UK, had a value of £339,000 and aimed to advance material evaluation methods using external stimuli and perturbations. The procurement stage was the tender process, and the contract was signed on 18th August 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Companies proficient in developing scientific instruments and technologies for materials science could compete effectively. The location of the procurement is in the UK, with a significant focus on enhancing measurement standards and technology. Interested businesses in the goods procurement category may find this tender beneficial for expanding their capabilities and contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives in materials science.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The NPL Quantum Materials team provides and conducts state-of-the-art measurement services and research across diverse fields of materials science, which involves the test and evaluation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of materials and associated devices. We are extending our capability for delivering world-class metrology and research, and as part of this growth, the NPL requirement is for an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and microscopy at low temperature and high magnetic field. The purpose is to provide a rich display of external stimuli and perturbations for hyperspectral, correlative, and quantitative Raman and photoluminescence microscopy via the low temperature and high magnetic field capabilities, for the manipulation and study of materials both from a fundamental and applied perspective. This means a significant expansion of the control over the combined parameter space (temperature - magnetic field - electric field - wavelength) for quantum electronic and optoelectronic material metrology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The NPL Quantum Materials team provides and conducts state-of-the-art measurement services and research across diverse fields of materials science, which involves the test and evaluation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of materials and associated devices. We are extending our capability for delivering world-class metrology and research, and as part of this growth, the NPL requirement is for an optical cryostat for Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and microscopy at low temperature and high magnetic field. The purpose is to provide a rich display of external stimuli and perturbations for hyperspectral, correlative, and quantitative Raman and photoluminescence microscopy via the low temperature and high magnetic field capabilities, for the manipulation and study of materials both from a fundamental and applied perspective. This means a significant expansion of the control over the combined parameter space (temperature - magnetic field - electric field - wavelength) for quantum electronic and optoelectronic material metrology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028512-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £339,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028512-2023
- 4 Apr 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009815-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56064

## Provenance

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