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Windows 10 Upgrade

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NPL Management Limited, involves the supply, delivery, and installation of hardware and software components necessary to upgrade the Talos Arctica electron microscope system to Windows 10. This tender, titled "Windows 10 Upgrade," falls under the industry categories of medical equipment, laboratory equipment, software package, and repair services. The contractual phase has been completed, with the award given to FEI UK Ltd. The procurement process was classified as below threshold, and the implementation took place on 5th February 2026, with a contract value amounting to GBP 39,345 net.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory and electron microscope equipment, as well as those offering software solutions and installation services. Companies with large operational capacities and expertise in providing precision equipment and software integration services could find this procurement particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses focusing on the maintenance and upgrade of laboratory systems may benefit from future such opportunities within the scope outlined by NPL Management Limited's requirements.

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Notice Title

Windows 10 Upgrade

Notice Description

Supply, delivery, and installation of hardware and software upgrade components required to update the Talos Arctica electron microscope system to Windows 10, including associated installation services and shipping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 5 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

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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