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High-precision time server

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NPL Management Limited, involved the acquisition of a "High-precision time server" identified as the Meinberg Lantime Grandmaster Clock. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process reached the award stage, with a completion status, on 1st July 2025. The contracting process covered multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, placing significant attention on the geographical distribution and delivery precision. The procurement was governed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, utilising a method described as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting it was streamlined for specific requirements and executed effectively as per schedule from 25th March 2025 to 11th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-precision communication and laboratory equipment. Companies like APC Technology Group Ltd., a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract as the primary supplier, underscoring the potential for similar enterprises to engage in competitive bidding. Enterprises specialising in innovative technological solutions and possessing the capacity to meet precise technical specifications are well-suited for such opportunities. Given the spread across multiple UK regions, firms capable of logistical coordination and regional reach will find favourable prospects by aligning with similar high-standard procurement processes, thereby enhancing their market presence and expanding operational capacities.

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Notice Title

High-precision time server

Notice Description

Meinberg Lantime Grandmaster Clock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036494-2025
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,740 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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

APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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