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Supply and Installation of Ultrastable Laser System (ORS-Mini)

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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15 Oct 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking in the United Kingdom, involves the supply and installation of an Ultrastable Laser System (ORS-Mini). Key elements of this process include installation, training, shipment, handling, and insurance. The process is categorised under "goods" and falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as education and training services. Based in Teddington, UK, the procurement reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 25th September 2025 and concluded by 1st October 2025. The procurement method was below threshold, indicating a less complex tendering procedure.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialised in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment to expand their operations, especially those capable of providing comprehensive additional services such as installation and training. Large organisations, possibly with an international presence, such as Menlo Systems GmbH from Germany, are well-suited to compete due to the scale and complexity of the project. The contract, valued at €147,472, reflects the demand for high-quality, reliable technology solutions within the scientific and educational sectors in the UK.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Ultrastable Laser System (ORS-Mini)

Notice Description

ORS-Mini Ultrastable Laser System. Installation, Training, Shipment, Handling, and Insurance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065685-2025
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)

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 30 days
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

MENLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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