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Material Characterization Kit

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Material Characterization Kit" at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, has been completed. NPL Management Limited acted as the buying organisation for this tender, which falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment." The process involved a tender for goods with procurement method details listed as "Below threshold - unknown." This contract was awarded to SWISSto12 SA on 9th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th September 2025. The contract was awarded under legal basis reference 2023/54 and holds a total value of CHF 31,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of high-quality scientific equipment, particularly those supplying laboratory and precision equipment sectors. Companies with large scale operations, like SWISSto12 SA, would find such opportunities highly beneficial for business growth, especially if they can supply equipment that meets specific scientific and technical needs. Enterprises looking to expand within the UK or those interested in forming partnerships with public undertakings could consider similar future tenders as advantageous avenues for development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Material Characterization Kit

Notice Description

220 GHz - 330 GHz MCK for material characterisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053303-2025
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
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

SWISSTO12

Further Information

Notice Documents

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