Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cca-69f2-7006-8e2a-8d80d57d7cf4/can-procurement-of-mobile-laboratory-facility

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# CAN: Procurement of Mobile Laboratory Facility

[National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory)

Estimated value

£50,755

Published

2 Aug 2023

Deadline

Closed

8 Sept 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c88edd7d-f91d-47ce-b5ac-58d30f5f0cd8)

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