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Viscometer furnace

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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03 Oct 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a viscometer furnace designed to operate at high temperatures up to 1600°C. The procurement pertains to the 'goods' category within the industrial machinery and laboratory equipment sectors. The process has reached the contract stage with Carbolite Gero Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Hope Valley, identified as the successful bidder. The contract commenced on 22 September 2025 and is set to end on 20 February 2026. This tender followed a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method and was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The total gross value of the contract is £61,746, with Carbolite Gero Ltd as the primary supplier.

This contract presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and industrial machinery. Suppliers specialising in high-temperature equipment manufacturing and related technologies might find similar tenders beneficial for business expansion. Large-scale manufacturers experienced in precision equipment would be particularly well-suited to explore such avenues, given the technical requirements of the assignment. Furthermore, participating in projects of this nature could facilitate networking with established public sector entities like NPL Management Limited, potentially leading to further collaborations and business growth.

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Notice Title

Viscometer furnace

Notice Description

Viscometer furnace for temperatures up to 1600 degC Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 HTRV 18/100/250 Vertical High Temperature Tube Furnace. Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 KS Heating Element 1900. Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 SH-RCA070-0440 RCA Worktube

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062070-2025
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)

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
£51,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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

CARBOLITE GERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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