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Benchmark Catalyst Coated Membranes

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for "Benchmark Catalyst Coated Membranes," targeting industries such as electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy, as well as electronic and laboratory equipment. The procurement was initiated under the UKPGA 2023 legal framework and has reached the Award stage with the contract being signed on 8th August 2025. The tender sought goods related to catalyst coated membranes for polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers, with delivery scheduled within the UK. The total contract value was £49,506.80, and the process followed the procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown," ensuring compliance with the relevant UK legislation.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of industrial machinery, electronic supplies, and laboratory equipment to expand their market presence through public procurement participation. Given the nature of the goods involved, companies with expertise in electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies, especially those with capabilities in developing advanced materials for energy solutions, would find this contract particularly fitting. The awarded supplier, Johnson Matthey, indicates that large-scale enterprises with substantial industry experience could be well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Benchmark Catalyst Coated Membranes

Notice Description

Catalyst coated membrane for polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers. Fully coated A4 sheets with 1 mg Ir/cm2, 80um membrane + recombination catalyst, + 0.4 mg Pt/cm2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058413-2025
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

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
£49,506 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 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
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

JOHNSON MATTHEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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