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RF Drivers, Amplifier Modules and External Reference Clock Units for EO Modulator Systems

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for RF Drivers, Amplifier Modules, and External Reference Clock Units for EO Modulator Systems was conducted by NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom. This tender involved specialised RF driver equipment necessary for high-Q free-space electro-optic modulators used within NPL experimental systems. The procurement was completed under the category of goods, with the contract awarded to Qubig GmbH on 28 January 2026, with a contract value of €33,527.50. The process followed a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown", with relevant documents published on 19 February 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses within the electrical machinery and laboratory equipment industry to expand their reach in high-tech procurement by offering niche products. Companies that specialise in precision and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in developing RF driver and amplifier modules, would find this procurement relevant to bolster their growth. Such businesses could leverage the opportunity to showcase their specialised offerings to organisations like NPL Management Limited, a prominent public undertaking in the UK scientific sector.

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Notice Title

RF Drivers, Amplifier Modules and External Reference Clock Units for EO Modulator Systems

Notice Description

This procurement covers the purchase of specialised RF driver equipment and associated RF amplifier modules and reference clock options required to operate high-Q free-space electro-optic modulators used within NPL experimental systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06582c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015248-2026
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
£33,527 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 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

QUBIG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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