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Design and build of three Axis motion control system

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the design and build of a three-axis motion control system for a 420kV filter wheel. This process falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The procurement was undertaken with the aim of replacing an existing control system, ensuring compliance with current regulations and standards. Key elements included the engineering design, build, electrical installation, and operator training of the system, alongside safety integration and extensive technical documentation. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract period began on 11th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st October 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing intricate design and integration services. It is a fitting opportunity for companies offering design and build services, as well as those skilled in meeting rigorous compliance standards and delivering comprehensive user training. The contract was awarded to Micromech Systems Limited, a large supplier with expertise in precision equipment, suggesting that similar firms with large operational capabilities and the ability to innovate in control systems would be well-suited to compete for comparable tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and build of three Axis motion control system

Notice Description

The requirement is for the design, build, and commissioning of a new three-axis motion control system for a 420kV filter wheel at NPL, Teddington. The system will replace the existing aging control system and must comply with current regulations and standards. Goods and Services to be Supplied: Design, build, and test of the motion control system. Electrical installation, commissioning, and operator training at NPL. Safety integration with LaserMET ICS-6 system. User interfaces: PC-based Ethernet control (PC/software not included) and EXOR ON5 handheld HMI pendant. Compliance and documentation: CE and UKCA marking, EMC testing by UCAS accredited facility, technical file, operation manual, and schematics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001388-2026
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)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,457 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 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

MICROMECH SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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