Published date: 23 November 2020

This notice was replaced on 13 May 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 13 May 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

TW11 0LW

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

tender_257286/905386

Published date

23 November 2020

Closing date

7 December 2020

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

7 January 2021

Contract end date

26 February 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The NPL requirement is for a resin injection machine for use in characterisation of the composite manufacturing process by RTM. The injection machine will be used to carry out infusions with a closed-mould RTM tool at the laboratory scale, however there is potential for expansion of this research into other processes such as those with open-mould tools, therefore it is desirable that the instrument be compatible with different resins and tools for use in the response to future research challenges. The purpose is to continue our work in supporting UK industry through world-class science, and the injection machine will form part of our capacity to respond to the research needs of the composite materials industry as well as advancing our core in-house research. The machine must be compatible with NPL's existing laboratory-scale RTM tool. The resin inlet and outlet tubing to and from this tool is 10 mm in diameter.

More information

Links

Additional text

The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link 1 below

Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on 0800 069 8630

About the buyer

Address

National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
England

Email

anthea.osammor@npl.co.uk