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High-Precision Linear Stage

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. They have completed the procurement of a "High-Precision Linear Stage," falling under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage was officially at the award and contract phase as of 2nd September 2025. The total contract value amounted to £30,500, signed on 3rd July 2025. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," reflecting a streamlined approach suitable for precise specification needs within this sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the precision equipment and industrial machinery industries. SMEs, like the awarded supplier Pro-Lite Technology LLP, positioned in Bedford, stand to benefit given their scale and specialised capabilities which align with the tender requirements. The awarded contract highlights not only the need for high-precision equipment but also emphasizes the market's demand for suppliers who can meet stringent technical specifications and delivery timelines.

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Notice Title

High-Precision Linear Stage

Notice Description

High-Precision Linear Stage with 1000 mm travel, 2-phase step motor and Halleffect limit switches, repeatability (bidirectional) < 3 mm. LIMES 170-600-HiSM High-Precision Linear Stage with 600 mm travel, 2-phase step motor and Hall-effect limit switches, repeatability (bidirectional) < 3 mm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053249-2025
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)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 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
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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

PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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