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Fiber Glass Geometry System

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NPL Management Limited focuses on acquiring a Fiber Glass Geometry System for measuring optical fibres, highlighted under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, NPL Management Limited operates as a public undertaking and had previously initiated this tender under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being completed and the award provided to Arden Photonics Ltd. The relevant key date for the contract was on 20th June 2025, marking the signing of the contract with a gross value of £55,079.64.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in the manufacturing and supply of optical measurement systems, especially those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. As the successful contractor, Arden Photonics Ltd, identified as an SME, exemplifies the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises in this sector to secure government contracts. Companies with expertise in optical technologies and those capable of providing precision instruments tailored to specific research and measurement needs would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, facilitating expansion into public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Fiber Glass Geometry System

Notice Description

Fiber Glass Geometry System for measurement of optical fibers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053067-2025
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
£45,899 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 24 hours
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

ARDEN PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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