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Purchase of PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, United Kingdom, which recently completed a tender for the supply of a PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown". The tender process has reached the award stage, with Effisil Oy from Finland successfully awarded the contract. The contract, valued at 29,500 EUR, was signed on 14th January 2026, with a completion date also on 14th January 2026. The relevant legal basis is 2023/54 according to UK legislation, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in precision measurement instruments and related goods to explore future opportunities with NPL Management Limited or similar public undertakings. Companies that specialise in high-precision optical measurement technologies, particularly those offering innovative solutions such as calibration-free silicon photodiodes, would find such tenders especially apt for expanding their market presence. Engaging in this procurement arena could enhance business growth, provide access to new markets, and foster collaborations in the UK and beyond. Businesses with a strong focus on quality and technological innovation in laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete in these scenarios.

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Notice Title

Purchase of PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument

Notice Description

PQED-RT with the following features - based on proprietary calibration-free silicon photodiodes - relative standard uncertainty of 0.008% of optical power measurement in the spectral range of 400-800 nm - room temperature operation - BNC connector for bias voltage and output signal of two photodiodes - gas valves for flow of particle-free scientific grade nitrogen through the instrument for operation without any window - Brewster-angle windows are not included in the delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010427-2026
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
SME

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
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 14 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

EFFISIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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