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Supply of DESI XS High-Performance Source and Associated Components

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NPL Management Limited concerns the supply of a DESI XS High-Performance Source and associated components, specifically within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. Located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, this completed tender was initiated under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method is specified as "Below threshold - unknown." Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd February 2026, with the procurement now in the award stage and the final contract details notice published on 24th February 2026.

This procurement represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers of high-performance laboratory equipment. The awarded contract, valued at £94,562.00 excluding VAT, was secured by Waters Ltd, a large company located in Wilmslow. Businesses specialising in precision laboratory hardware would find similar tenders advantageous, given the emphasis on quality and specification detailed by NPL Management Limited in this process. Companies looking to expand their market presence within the UK, particularly those that excel in delivering sophisticated technical equipment, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of DESI XS High-Performance Source and Associated Components

Notice Description

This procurement covers the supply of a high-performance DESI (Desorption Electrospray Ionisation) XS source and related hardware, installation certification, and capability kits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016663-2026
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
£94,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 3 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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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