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Supply of Fiber-Coupled AOM Systems and RGB Beam Combiner

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of precision optical components and assemblies has concluded with an award. NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, UK, acted as the buyer for this contract, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, designated as a "public undertaking," was carried out using the method "Below threshold - unknown," and it reached the award stage as of 16th December 2025. The contract involves delivering goods, including fiber-coupled Acousto-Optic Modulator systems and an RGB Beam Combiner spanning various wavelengths, intended for the location within the United Kingdom. The contract period started on 25th November 2025 and will end on 1st April 2026, with a gross amount of 36,494.9 EUR.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the optical components and assemblies industry, particularly those that can offer precision technologies. The awarded supplier, Schafter & Kirchhoff GmbH, is a large-scale company from Germany, which demonstrates that organisations with a significant production capacity are well-suited for such tenders. Businesses specialising in delivering precision equipment are encouraged to take note of similar opportunities managed by NPL Management Limited or other public undertakings, as they often encompass diverse equipment needs and require high standards of quality and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fiber-Coupled AOM Systems and RGB Beam Combiner

Notice Description

Supply of precision optical components and assemblies . The goods include: Two fiber-coupled Acousto-Optic Modulator (AOM) systems: Wavelengths: 422 nm and 674 nm. Double-pass configuration with integrated input/output power monitors. Includes polarization-maintaining fiber cables, connectors, adjustment tools, transport case, manual, and test report. One RGB Beam Combiner: Supports multiple wavelengths: 405 nm, 422 nm, 461 nm, 674 nm, 1033 nm, and 1092 nm. Pre-aligned system with fiber cables, connectors, adjustment tools, transport case, and manual. Quantity: 3 items in total

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083209-2025
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
£36,494 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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

SCHAFTER & KIRCHHOFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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