Award

Calibration Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Calibration Services" concerning the construction of high-temperature fixed-point cells and metal-carbon cells. The procurement, operating under a 'below threshold - unknown' method, aimed at services within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors. The relevant contract was awarded to LNE-CNAM, a large-scale supplier from Paris, France, and covers the period from 1st July 2025 to 1st December 2025, with a total value of €39,000. The award stage was marked as complete on 2nd September 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, repair, and maintenance services, as well as architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Companies possessing expertise in precision engineering and calibration services, particularly those already familiar with cross-border service provision between the UK and Europe, would find this procurement advantageous. The contract provides a platform for growth within a niche market and offers extensive collaboration opportunities between public undertakings and international suppliers.

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Notice Title

Calibration Services

Notice Description

High temperature fixed-point cells. Construction of a metal-carbon cell. Construction of a Pt-C and a Re-C cells.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LNE-CNAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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