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Supply of Tunable Diode Laser Systems

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of tunable diode laser systems. This tender, titled "Supply of Tunable Diode Laser Systems," falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category within the optical industry. The procurement stage is the award phase, with Toptica Photonics SE from Munich, Germany, being declared the supplier. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and is valid for a single day, with a gross value amounting to £51,000. The tender was conducted below the threshold level, although specifics regarding the procurement method are unknown.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-precision optical and laboratory equipment, particularly companies familiar with diode laser technology. Given the nature of the equipment involved—tunable diode laser systems along with controllers and other electronics—businesses offering similar advanced technological solutions would find this tender advantageous for expanding their market presence. It highlights a demand for high-quality optical systems in the scientific and research sectors, making it an attractive prospect for firms with capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Supply of Tunable Diode Laser Systems

Notice Description

This procurement covers the purchase of two high-precision tunable diode laser systems (369 nm and 399 nm), including controllers, isolators, associated electronics, warranty, and locking option keys.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016636-2026
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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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