Award

Optical Frequency Correlator (1550nm) Supply

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for the supply and delivery of an Optical Frequency Correlator (1550nm) through a tender titled "Optical Frequency Correlator (1550nm) Supply." The procurement fell under the category of goods, specifically targeting laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process, classified under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, moved to the award stage with a contract completion status as of 3rd March 2026. The intended delivery location is the United Kingdom, and the contract, valued at EUR 37,445.00, was signed on 6th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing or supplying precision equipment, particularly those with experience in optical frequency technologies, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Such businesses can leverage this tender to establish or strengthen partnerships with public undertakings like NPL Management Limited, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the scientific and industrial sectors in the UK and beyond.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Optical Frequency Correlator (1550nm) Supply

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of an Optical Frequency Correlator (OFC) 1550 nm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06617f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019209-2026
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
SME

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
£37,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OPTOPRIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06617f-2026-03-03T17:18:17Z",
    "date": "2026-03-03T17:18:17Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06617f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
            "name": "NPL Management Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02937881"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PYDB-8862-JBYM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "National Physical Laboratory",
                "locality": "Teddington",
                "postalCode": "TW11 0LW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI75"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "etenders@npl.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.npl.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-176015",
            "name": "OPTOPRIM",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "40, rue Victor Basch - 91300",
                "locality": "Massy",
                "postalCode": "91300",
                "country": "FR",
                "countryName": "France",
                "region": "FR"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commande@optoprim.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
        "name": "NPL Management Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PO00017634",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Optical Frequency Correlator (1550nm) Supply",
        "description": "Supply and delivery of an Optical Frequency Correlator (OFC) 1550 nm.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-176015",
                    "name": "OPTOPRIM"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38000000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-02-06T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 37445,
                "amount": 37445,
                "currency": "EUR"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "019209-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019209-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-03T17:18:17Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}