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CR Tuneable Laser

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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08 Jul 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CR Tuneable Laser" project was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. This project, under the procurement stage of Award, involves the supply of a tuneable broadband laser source, primarily for use in absolute optical power measurements by the primary standard, the cryogenic radiometer. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2025 with a completion status, having been signed on 11th April 2025 and concluded by 9th June 2025. The procurement method details are noted as "Below threshold - unknown," which indicates flexibility in engaging suppliers below certain thresholds.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and optical equipment. The successful supplier, AdValue Photonics, Inc., a US-based SME, highlights the suitability of similarly scaled businesses to compete in such procurements. Opportunities exist for businesses with capacity in specialised optical and precision equipment manufacturing to expand their market reach within the UK, given the wide geographical delivery scope covering multiple UK regions. The value of the contract, worth $30,850 USD, also suggests moderately funded projects accessible to SMEs aiming to enter or expand within the UK public procurement market.

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Notice Title

CR Tuneable Laser

Notice Description

A tuneable broadband laser source for absolute optical power measurement by the primary standard (cryogenic radiometer).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038348-2025
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
SME

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
£30,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 9 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

ADVALUE PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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