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Supply of Fiber-Q AOM Units

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, involves the procurement of 13 Fiber-Q AOM Units, detailed under the title "Supply of Fiber‑Q AOM Units." This procurement falls under the industry category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment excluding glasses. The procurement has reached the award stage with an active contract status as of 15th January 2026 and spans until the end of the same day. The procurement method is cited as "Below threshold - unknown." The value of this contract is GBP 36,096 gross, awarded to Pro-Lite Technology LLP, suggesting a strategically modest procurement designed to acquire specialised goods.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical technology and precision laboratory equipment. Companies that supply acousto-optic modulators and possess capabilities in delivering high-precision optical devices are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The opportunity allows for engagement with a reputable public undertaking such as NPL Management Limited, which can serve as a gateway for businesses aiming to strengthen their market presence and expand their clientele in the public sector. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in this niche market have the potential to benefit from such contracts due to the specific technical requirements that necessitate precision and expertise, aligning with the services offered by Pro-Lite Technology LLP.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fiber-Q AOM Units

Notice Description

Purchase of 13 units of SFO2728-T-M040-0.5C8J-3-F2S-02 Fiber-Q AOM devices. These are acousto-optic modulators with the following key specifications: 40 MHz operating frequency 1550 nm central wavelength 70 ns rise/fall time 1 W max optical power handling Max 0.4 W RF power (typ. 0.2 W) Single-mode fibre with FC/APC connectors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010547-2026
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
£30,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 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

PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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