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Purchase of Tunable Laser System

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, pertains to the completed purchase of a Tunable Laser System. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically high-precision laser equipment, and has been classified under industry code 39000000, encompassing furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract being signed on 11 February 2026 and concluding on 4 March 2026. Although below the threshold with unknown procurement method details, the contract valued at £42,370 was recently published on the Find a Tender Service.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in photonics, high-precision engineering, and laser technology. Large businesses such as Toptica Photonics SE, the awarded supplier headquartered in Munich, Germany, could find this tender category suitable. Such procurements can foster collaborations and expand business capabilities in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, specifically targeting organisations that require precision engineering for scientific research and development activities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Tunable Laser System

Notice Description

Supply of a Continuously Tunable Laser System (DLC CTL 1550 FD3 S) including isolator, integrated diode, fiber delivery system, DLC pro electronics, cables, and associated functionality for high-precision wavelength tuning and stabilization. Includes optional modules such as DLC PRO LOCK and durability upgrade (RS-000062).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019530-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 30 days
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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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