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Purchase of Switching Modules

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, spearheaded by NPL Management Limited, sought the acquisition of two LXI 3 x SP8T switching units titled "Purchase of Switching Modules" within the electrical machinery and laboratory equipment industry. The process has reached the award stage as of 2 March 2026, with Pickering Interfaces Limited named as the supplier. NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, led the procurement, emphasising public undertaking. The contract, valued at GBP 59,640 with a gross value of GBP 71,568, covers the delivery period from 6 February 2026 to 6 May 2026, with legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

Opportunities for growth arise for businesses dealing in electrical, laboratory, and precision equipment as facilitated by this tender. The procurement method was conducted below threshold, allowing flexibility for businesses that specialise in such niche equipment, particularly those with large operational capacity, as exemplified by the supplier Pickering Interfaces Limited based in Clacton-on-Sea. Such contracts enable businesses aligned with these industry specialisations to expand their portfolio and establish a solid foothold in the procurement landscape by meeting specific needs of public undertakings.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Switching Modules

Notice Description

Procurement of two LXI 3 x SP8T switching units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018358-2026
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
£59,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 May 2026 1-6 months
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

PICKERING INTERFACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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