Award

Supply of Membrane Hydrophones, Calibration Services, and Associated Equipment for Acoustic Measurement

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 15:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Membrane Hydrophones, Calibration Services, and Associated Equipment for Acoustic Measurement." This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipments and repair and maintenance services, and involves the supply of specialized acoustic measurement equipment and calibration services. The process transitioned into the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 11th November 2025, and its completion by 31st December 2025. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simplified procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those specialising in acoustic measurement solutions, as it involves the supply of membrane hydrophones and associated calibration services. Precision Acoustics Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Dorchester, successfully secured the contract, suggesting potential for similar organisations with capabilities in the provision of high precision measurement tools and services. Engaging in such procurement avenues can aid businesses in expanding their reach within public sector contracts, thereby fostering growth and development within their operational landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Membrane Hydrophones, Calibration Services, and Associated Equipment for Acoustic Measurement

Notice Description

The contract covers the supply of specialized acoustic measurement equipment and calibration services, including: Goods: UT1604 Membrane Hydrophones (3 units, 16 micron, 0.4 mm diameter) Hydrophone Preamplifiers (3 units, with 2 m cable) Budget Hydrophone Mount (1 unit) DC Coupler with Power Supply (1 unit) Signal Amplifier for UC/UT Membrane Hydrophones (1 unit) Services: In-house calibration (1-30 MHz in 1 MHz increments), accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by UKAS, following Clause 12 of 62127-2:2007+A2:2017 for Type II measurements. Calibration included for hydrophones and amplifier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f42b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082149-2025
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,028 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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

PRECISION ACOUSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f42b-2025-12-11T15:46:07Z",
    "date": "2025-12-11T15:46:07Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f42b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
            "name": "NPL Management Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02937881"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PYDB-8862-JBYM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "National Physical Laboratory",
                "locality": "Teddington",
                "postalCode": "TW11 0LW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI75"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "etenders@npl.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.npl.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-168967",
            "name": "Precision Acoustics Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hampton Farm Business Park",
                "locality": "DORCHESTER",
                "postalCode": "DT2 8QH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK25"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "pa@acoustics.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
        "name": "NPL Management Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PO00013510",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supply of Membrane Hydrophones, Calibration Services, and Associated Equipment for Acoustic Measurement",
        "description": "The contract covers the supply of specialized acoustic measurement equipment and calibration services, including: Goods: UT1604 Membrane Hydrophones (3 units, 16 micron, 0.4 mm diameter) Hydrophone Preamplifiers (3 units, with 2 m cable) Budget Hydrophone Mount (1 unit) DC Coupler with Power Supply (1 unit) Signal Amplifier for UC/UT Membrane Hydrophones (1 unit) Services: In-house calibration (1-30 MHz in 1 MHz increments), accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by UKAS, following Clause 12 of 62127-2:2007+A2:2017 for Type II measurements. Calibration included for hydrophones and amplifier.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-168967",
                    "name": "Precision Acoustics Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38000000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50000000",
                            "description": "Repair and maintenance services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-11T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 48033.6,
                "amount": 40028,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-11-11T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "082149-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082149-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-11T15:46:07Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}