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Balance XPR2U

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of the Balance XPR2U, a precision laboratory instrument. The procurement falls under the goods category and was awarded to Mettler Toledo, a large-scale supplier located in Leicester. The procurement process was executed under a below-threshold procurement method, which concluded with the award on 19th June 2025. The legal basis for this tender is aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations. The contract was active from 28th February 2025 to 19th March 2025, with deliveries intended across multiple UK regions, illustrating widespread geographic demand.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors. Companies specialising in these areas or those that deliver to the specified regions across the UK could potentially benefit from similar future opportunities. The tender process, completed efficiently by NPL Management Limited, signifies an active demand for high-quality precision equipment, providing a promising avenue for suppliers with expertise in developing advanced laboratory technologies. Businesses capable of offering integrated methods, ease of cleaning, and compatibility with LabX are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Balance XPR2U

Notice Description

Balance XPR2U Taking micro-weighing to the limit. 2.1 g capacity; 0.1 ug readability; integrated methods; results notepad; Two displays; automatic draft shield; all-round visibility; small footprint; easy cleaning; LabX compatible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033765-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,528 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METTLER TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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