Stale Pre-tender

Spectrophotometer Apparatus

Details

Topic
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Published
20 April 2026
Submission
30 April 2026

Tender description

NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who can supply a spectrophotometer apparatus which can perform diffuse reflection measurements in UV/Vis/NIR wavelengths. UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer, for diffuse reflection measurement. To include di (direct inclusive), de (direct exclusive) 0: 8 degrees and 0:45 degrees measurement geometries. Mandatory requirements: • Equipment must be compliant with all international standards: CE, UKCA etc. • Wavelength required: 200 nm to 2500 nm (optional up to 3300 nm) • Measurement geometries required: 0:8 degrees, 0:45 degrees, multi angle measuring • Data output: the raw uncorrected data needs to be accessible in a readable form compatible with our existing systems (for example txt, csv, Excel) • To measure sample of sizes 25 mm diameter to 100 mm diameter Other optional requirements: • The ability to program and save custom measurement sequence scripts • Ability to perform measurements in different positions on the sample • Horizontal and vertical sample mounting possible • Multiple sample accessory for automated sample changing. • To measure larger samples up to 460 mm x 460 mm. Information required: • A lab visit to demonstrate the equipment and software is preferred. • Give information on possible add on modules / options for the instrument • Give details of software and data output formats (ability to modify software) • Practical evidence that the dark signal is consistent across all ranges and detectors especially at low signal levels.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published20 April 2026
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About the buyer

NPL Management Ltd runs the National Physical Laboratory, a public corporation sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Professional services, IT equipment and software are bought through suppliers on frameworks with the Crown Commercial Service, the London Universities Procurement Consortium and Kent Commercial Services. Every tender goes through a supplier due diligence process, including the UK government's Supplier Questionnaire.

Over the past 5 years, most of NPL Management Ltd's contract awards have been in laboratory and precision equipment, business services and architectural and engineering services.

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