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Supply of APC Rack PDUs, UPS Units, Battery Packs and Environmental Monitoring Equipment

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated and managed by NPL Management Limited, involves the supply of APC power-management and environmental-monitoring equipment, including rack PDUs, UPS units, battery packs, temperature and humidity sensors, extended warranty service packs, and associated support licences. It falls under the industry categories of electrical machinery, apparatus, and laboratory equipment, encompassing the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to completion with the contract signed on 9th January 2026, and it was awarded to Comms Express Ltd. The associated legal framework is outlined in the UK legislation 2023/54 under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the electrical machinery and environmental monitoring sectors, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale power-management solutions. Companies similar to Comms Express Ltd, which possess a robust supply chain and expertise in providing technical equipment and services, would find this procurement advantageous. It exemplifies a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in precision and laboratory equipment to expand their market reach within the UK, leveraging the demands for sophisticated environmental monitoring and power management solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply of APC Rack PDUs, UPS Units, Battery Packs and Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Notice Description

The procurement covers the supply and delivery of APC power-management and environmental-monitoring equipment, including rack PDUs, UPS units, battery packs, temperature and humidity sensors, extended warranty service packs, and associated support licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009417-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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
£66,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2026 24 hours
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

COMMS EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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