---
title: "Particle Tracking Analysis (PTA) system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bd78"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2023-04-06"
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# Particle Tracking Analysis (PTA) system

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bd78

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory, a public body governed by public law based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has planned a procurement process for a Particle Tracking Analysis (PTA) system used to measure particle characteristics. The procurement falls under the goods category with a contract value of £120,000. The tender, identified by ID 127898, is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date of 7th April 2023, and will involve the delivery location in Teddington, UK.

This planned tender organised by the National Physical Laboratory offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. The procurement process presents a chance for companies with expertise in instruments for checking physical characteristics to engage in a competitive bidding process. Businesses focusing on nano-object analysis and particle counting techniques can leverage this opportunity to secure a contract with the National Physical Laboratory for the Particle Tracking Analysis system.

## Notice

PTA is a particle counting technique used to measure particle size, size distribution and number concentration by visualising through a microscope and analysing the light scattered by nano-objects in liquids.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PTA is a particle counting technique used to measure particle size, size distribution and number concentration by visualising through a microscope and analysing the light scattered by nano-objects in liquids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010233-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010233-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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