Published date: 2 August 2023

This notice was replaced on 12 October 2023

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Awarded contract (published 12 October 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Specialist vehicles - 34114000

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

Location of contract

TW11 0LW

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_381913/1242886

Published date

2 August 2023

Closing date

8 September 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

27 September 2023

Contract end date

29 December 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The National Physical Laboratory's [NPL] requirement is for a mobile laboratory facility to host sensor testing activities. Key elements to its design and construction are the weight, mobility, security, and robustness of the facility.

The inside and outside setup of the mobile laboratory facility needs to withstand long-distance travel and be safe while being used in stationary conditions and moving on roads. It must be delivered in a complete state to allow installation and operation of scientific equipment. The scientific equipment is NOT part of the bidding process.

With an open door, the facility must allow comfortable manoeuvres for two people to be able to set up the scientific equipment. Once set up, the facility must accommodate unattended and long duration measurement sessions. With pre-installed air conditioning and heating system, it must provide a stable temperature and humidity environment while measurements are recorded.

The facility must comply to the relevant and current industry standards for transport, and any electrical installations to the relevant and current industry regulations.

The facility is to be towed by a suitable vehicle. The vehicle is NOT part of the bidding process.

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The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Nina Heath

Address

Hampton road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
England

Email

nina.heath@npl.co.uk