NSAI - Caesium primary frequency standard

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NSAI - Caesium primary frequency standard

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)

## Summary The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is procuring a Caesium primary frequency standard via an open procedure. This high-precision instrument is intended for national metrology and timekeeping standards.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of a Caesium primary frequency standard. - Provision of necessary documentation and technical specifications. - Installation support or calibration services (specifics not detailed in the brief).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific nationality restrictions stated. - Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate capability to provide primary frequency standards. - Experience: Implicit requirement for expertise in metrology and atomic clock technology. - Certifications: Standard public procurement compliance applies; specific technical certifications not listed.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €85,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 08 17:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the NSAI procurement portal or designated platform (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing the Caesium standard specifications. - Commercial offer. - Proof of eligibility and financial standing.

## Bid Considerations - Specialized Market: This tender suits niche suppliers specializing in atomic clocks and metrology equipment; general instrument vendors may lack the specific expertise. - Technical Precision: Success depends on demonstrating the accuracy and traceability of the Caesium standard to international metrology standards. - Timeline Pressure: The submission window is approximately one month (July 7 to August 8), requiring rapid preparation of technical and commercial documentation. - Value vs. Effort: At €85,000, the financial incentive is moderate; bidders should weigh the cost of specialized proposal preparation against the potential for long-term service contracts or future NSAI partnerships.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has 6 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 21 contract(s) worth around €8,359,739.

Recent awarded suppliers include Accent Facilities Solutions Ltd, Mazars, NSAI, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), Progressive Certification.