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Supply of High-Precision Wavelength Meter

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of a high-precision Wavelength Meter, under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement falls under the geographical location of the United Kingdom, with the delivery address specified in the UK region. The procurement process was finalised with the award and contract completion stages being marked as complete and active respectively. The procurement was conducted using a method classified as "below threshold", with the procurement being initiated on 8th December 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The contract, valued at £90,350 GBP, was awarded to High Finesse GmbH, a large-scale business based in Germany.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in precise laboratory and optical equipment, especially those capable of providing high-precision measurement tools. Companies with expertise in photonic crystal switch technology and wavelength measurement accuracy will find this procurement relevant. As the buyer, NPL Management Limited, focuses on advanced scientific and measurement standards, businesses with a strong focus on innovation in precision engineering and the ability to meet stringent accuracy specifications can leverage this opportunity for growth and collaboration in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of High-Precision Wavelength Meter

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of one (1) Wavelength Meter with Photonic Crystal Switch, Model WS8-2 PCS8. Specifications: Absolute Accuracy: 2 MHz Measurement Range: 330-1180nm Housing: benchtop PC-compatible Included Upgrade Option: External Trigger (ET) Photonic Crystal Switch PCS8 included Switch range: 370-2000nm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000570-2026
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
£90,350 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 - 31 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

HIGH FINESSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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