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Laser cavity glass components

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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30 Oct 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of laser cavity glass components was undertaken by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as PO00012033, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being completed on 9th October 2025 and scheduled to end by 19th January 2026. The procurement method was a "Below threshold - unknown" type, and the goods were supplied by Corning Incorporated, a large-scale supplier based in Germany.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the optical and precision equipment sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality components such as those made from Corning 7973 EUV Premium glass. Companies that can deliver specialised goods for laboratory settings could find this a suitable avenue for growth, particularly if they are equipped to meet stringent manufacturing standards like those required by NPL Management Limited. Collaborating with entities involved in public undertakings can enhance market presence and credibility, creating pathways for further business development.

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Notice Title

Laser cavity glass components

Notice Description

Supply of two (2) laser cavity glass components manufactured from Corning 7973 EUV Premium glass.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069689-2025
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)


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,330 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 19 Jan 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

CORNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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