Award

Supply of Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 10:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited has concluded a public procurement process for the supply of a Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser, with Milexia UK being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and it is classified as a 'goods' procurement. The tender, initiated as a below-threshold procurement, has moved through the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025. The entire process was conducted under the legislative framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the delivery is set within the UK, covering the period from 8th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The complete procurement process was finalised by 6th January 2026.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced measurement devices, particularly phase noise analysers, would find this tender opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The requirement for features such as independent frequency inputs, real-time phase and frequency monitoring, and high precision further caters to businesses that innovate in measurement technology. Given the focus on precision and sophistication, this contract can facilitate growth for businesses well-versed in electronics and instrumentation sectors, especially those capable of meeting intricate specifications for governmental agencies like NPL Management Limited.

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 Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of one Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser. This analyser must include the following capabilities: Independent input and reference frequencies from 1 to 200 MHz No phase-locking or measurement calibration required Real-time strip charts of phase and frequency differences at subpicosecond precision. Absolute frequency counts at 13+ digits per second, 17 digits maximum. Allan deviation (ADEV), Modified Allan deviation (MDEV), Hadamard deviation (HDEV), and time deviation (TDEV) Phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz, typically below -175 dBc/Hz (10 MHz floor) RMS-integrated time jitter, residual FM, and SSB carrier/noise ratio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000561-2026
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
£36,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MILEXIA

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-05ffd7-2026-01-06T10:44:44Z",
    "date": "2026-01-06T10:44:44Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd7",
    "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-170563",
            "name": "Milexia UK",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sandpiper House",
                "locality": "BASINGSTOKE",
                "postalCode": "RG24 8GX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ37"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "orders-uk@milexia.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
        "name": "NPL Management Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PO00014941",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supply of Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser",
        "description": "The requirement is for the supply of one Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser. This analyser must include the following capabilities: Independent input and reference frequencies from 1 to 200 MHz No phase-locking or measurement calibration required Real-time strip charts of phase and frequency differences at subpicosecond precision. Absolute frequency counts at 13+ digits per second, 17 digits maximum. Allan deviation (ADEV), Modified Allan deviation (MDEV), Hadamard deviation (HDEV), and time deviation (TDEV) Phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz, typically below -175 dBc/Hz (10 MHz floor) RMS-integrated time jitter, residual FM, and SSB carrier/noise ratio",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-170563",
                    "name": "Milexia UK"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38000000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 43531.03,
                "amount": 36275.86,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-08T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "000561-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000561-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-06T10:44:44Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}