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title: "400000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040cb1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2023-10-17"
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# 400000

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040cb1

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a leading UK Measurement Institute, has initiated a tender process for a Laser Flash Apparatus to measure thermal diffusivity over a wide temperature range and material spectrum. The procurement is valued at £400,000 and falls under the goods category. The tender deadline for submission is 17th November 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date in Teddington, UK.

This opportunity presented by NPL can benefit businesses specialised in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those capable of developing Laser Flash equipment compliant with ASTM standards. The tender, conducted via an open procedure, offers a chance for companies to engage with a prestigious organisation in a cutting-edge scientific field, providing growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in thermal technology and material 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 National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a Laser Flash Apparatus for the measurement of thermal diffusivity to cover the temperature range -120 degC to 1500 degC and be able to characterise a wide range of materials, ideally covering the thermal diffusivity range of 0.01 to 1000 mm2.s-1. The purpose is to replace an earlier technology Laser Flash instrument as well as extending the capability to below ambient temperatures. The setup needs to be compliant with ASTM E1461-13(2022). It should employ a sample holder that minimises thermal contact of the sample with the holder. To express interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documents please us the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/66040681018B3DC70AE2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030611-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030611-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/66040681018B3DC70AE2

## Provenance

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