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UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier". The award stage was concluded on 4th September 2025, with the contract signed on 23rd July 2025 and is set to last until 31st March 2026. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, indicating strong cross-industry relevance, including sectors like telecommunications and environmental services. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold methodology, finalised with the supplier, Magnicon GmbH from Germany.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supply of precision electrical and laboratory equipment. The completion of this procurement highlights a demand for cutting-edge, ultrastable current amplifier technology, which could be seen as a niche yet growing market. Firms specialising in advanced electronics and related technologies, especially those capable of providing low-noise and highly accurate instrumentation, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. As the contract involves essential components like SMA-to-BNC adapters and calibration certificates, businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive electrical solutions could strategically benefit and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier

Notice Description

ULCA-1 (standard) ultrastable low-noise current amplifier. Including SMA-to-BNC adapters, low-noise input cable, low-pass filter box, resistor box, and divider box. The device will be delivered with calibration certificate from PTB. Standard version with 2.4 fA/rt(Hz) and 0.05 ppm extended calibration uncertainty of the first stage resistor network. ULCA BatBox battery box for ULCA-1 with uninterruptible long term battery supply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053874-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

45000000 - Construction work

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

MAGNICON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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