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Supply of Vacuum Chambers for Optical Cavity

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

In December 2025, NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, London, awarded a contract for the supply of vacuum chambers designed for optical cavities. The procurement process, focused within the laboratory and optical precision equipment category, culminated with the award to Scanwel Ltd, a supplier positioned in Bala, United Kingdom. This concluded the tender stage initiated by NPL Management Limited with the contract spanning from 21 November 2025 to 27 March 2026. With a gross contract value of £143,416.32, the process adhered to legal provisions as per UK legislation 2023/54, though below threshold specifics remain undisclosed.

This procurement aims to facilitate business growth by providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in manufacturing precision laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in producing vacuum chambers or engaged in the optical equipment domain stand to benefit considerably. This contract not only serves as a lucrative engagement for firms like Scanwel Ltd but also underscores the potential for similar enterprises to leverage such opportunities for expanding their market presence and product offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Vacuum Chambers for Optical Cavity

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of two vacuum chambers for an optical cavity. Quantity: 2 units

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082393-2025
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
SME

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
£119,513 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCANWEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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