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Design, Build, and Commissioning of Four-Axis Motion Control System for Maintenance Carriage

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 8th January 2026, NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, UK, completed the procurement process for the design, construction, and commissioning of a four-axis motion control system for its Maintenance Carriage. This project falls under the "services" category within the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The contract was awarded through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method to Micromech Systems Limited. The contract, valued at £74,268 gross, spans from 11th December 2025. The project involves comprehensive tasks such as electrical installations, safety integration, user interface development, and regulatory compliance, including CE/UKCA certification and EMC testing.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision control systems, electrical installations, and compliance testing. Companies with expertise in integrating safety systems and developing control interfaces would find this tender particularly suitable. Large-scale enterprises like Micromech Systems Limited are well-equipped to handle the complexities involved in such projects, offering a chance to leverage their capabilities and expand their business presence in the highly technical and specialised sector of laboratory and precision equipment services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Build, and Commissioning of Four-Axis Motion Control System for Maintenance Carriage

Notice Description

Design, build, and commission a four-axis motion control system for the Maintenance Carriage at NPL, including electrical installation, safety integration, and user interfaces. Supply and install servo motors, control system enclosure, motion controller, safety circuits, and handheld/PC/HMI interfaces. Provide CE/UKCA compliance, EMC testing (offsite), documentation, and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

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

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,890 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 - 11 Dec 2025 24 hours
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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