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Mass-comparator

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Mass-comparator" under the tender ID PO00005732. The process, initiated under the UKPGA legal basis, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement status is marked as complete, with Mettler Toledo being the awarded supplier. The key dates include the contract period from 4th April 2025 to 16th April 2025, with the award and contract being active as of 3rd July 2025. The procurement method was noted as "Below threshold - unknown," with the goods to be delivered across various UK regions, underscoring a significant geographical scope for supply distribution.

This contract presents ample opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the precision equipment sector to grow their business presence, particularly those with expertise in highly accurate mass determination and secure data transfer capabilities. Businesses adept in providing highly ergonomic operations and minimising weighing errors would find such contracts particularly aligning with their offerings. The delivery across multiple UK regions suggests potential for further logistical engagements and long-term supplier relationships. As the contract was awarded to Mettler Toledo, companies similar in scale and capability in this competitive field could benefit from exploring similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Mass-comparator

Notice Description

Comparator XPE505C It comes with 520 g capacity and 0.01 mg readability. The main benefits are: Highly accurate Mass Determination, Minimized Weighing Errors, Secure Data Transfer and highly ergonomic Operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037225-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£34,771 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 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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