Award

Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Sep 2025 at 16:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Sep 2025 at 14:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI" has been completed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, representing the UK central government. This contract, aimed at establishing new metrology capabilities for semiconductor innovation, supports the UK's infrastructure in advanced materials used in power electronics and RF communications. Headquartered in London, the buying organisation awarded the contract through a direct procurement method to NPL Management Limited based in Teddington, recognising their unique qualification as the UK's National Metrology Institute. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 and classified under research services, commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for the development of semiconductor metrology services, encouraging innovation within the UK's high-tech industry sectors. Businesses specializing in semiconductor technology, metrology, and materials research are well-positioned to benefit from collaborating with NPL. The exclusive focus on enhancing research infrastructure rather than commercial products indicates potential for organisations involved in pre-competitive research and development. Companies with expertise in developing measurement standards or those aiming to enter international markets in the electronics field can find strategic growth opportunities by leveraging these newly established metrology capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI

Notice Description

NPL will create new semiconductor metrology capabilities to improve the UK's infrastructure for pre-competitive semiconductor innovation, supporting investment and growth in next-generation materials and processes. The project will create metrology capability to support the manufacture of advanced semiconductor materials for end use in power electronics, radio frequency (RF) communications, and optoelectronics. New capabilities will be hosted at NPL and academic partners and made available to UK industry to de-risk investments, support growth, and secure access to international markets.

Procurement Information

NPL holds sovereign authority under the Metre Convention (Convention du Metre), an international treaty signed by the UK in 1884. This treaty designates a single National Metrology Institute (NMI) per country to ensure the integrity and international comparability of measurement standards. In the UK, NPL is the designated NMI, which means it is the only body legally empowered to develop and maintain national measurement standards across most domains

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065240-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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