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Supply of Coherent Receiver Device and Accessories

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a renowned public undertaking, has concluded the procurement process for the "Supply of Coherent Receiver Device and Accessories" intended to enhance their testing of communication components and systems. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, the contract award was made on 18th February 2026 following completion of the tender on 29th January 2026. The contract involves the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and possesses a procurement status marked as "complete." The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," and it falls under the industry category of goods. The awarded supplier, ID Photonics from Germany, has been contracted to deliver the required items including optical and RF interfaces along with accessories within the region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and optical precision equipment. Suppliers in the communication component testing sector had a chance to engage with NPL's cutting-edge projects and expand their reach in the UK market. The procurement focused on the delivery of advanced coherent receiver devices and accessories, which could encourage growth for large-scale suppliers possessing the technical expertise and capacity to negotiate contracts similar in nature and value to this one. With the contract amounting to EUR 54,768, vendors of sophisticated technological solutions could strengthen their presence in public sector undertakings and further develop business relations within the industry.

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Notice Title

Supply of Coherent Receiver Device and Accessories

Notice Description

NPL requires the purchase of a Class 20 Coherent Receiver Device and associated accessories to support testing of communication components and systems. The equipment includes optical interfaces, RF interfaces, supporting cables, accessories, and shipping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06574a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014882-2026
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)


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
£54,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 29 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

ID PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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