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Supply of OSTT-4 Fiber-Optic Time and Frequency Distribution System

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NPL Management Limited, concluded with the award for the supply of an OSTT-4 Fiber-Optic Time and Frequency Distribution System. Situated in Teddington, United Kingdom, NPL Management Limited conducted this process under the 'public undertaking' classification and utilised a below-threshold procurement method. The tender, identified as PO00017842, commenced on 11th February 2026 and concluded with the contract award announced on 5th March 2026. The procurement falls within the industry category of electrical machinery and laboratory precision equipment, with the delivery set for the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and optical equipment manufacturing. It is particularly suited for large enterprises with capabilities in precision technology that can cater to NPL Management Limited's requirements for fibre-optic time distribution systems. The contract, valued at €99,875, was awarded to Piktime Systems sp zo o, a large supplier based in Poland. Such opportunities could be beneficial for companies focusing on exports and looking to extend their reach into the UK market, leveraging this procurement as a model for further collaboration within the field of specialised electrical apparatus and consumables.

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Notice Title

Supply of OSTT-4 Fiber-Optic Time and Frequency Distribution System

Notice Description

Procurement for the supply and delivery of an OSTT-4 Fiber-Optic Time and Frequency Distribution System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020031-2026
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
£99,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 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 - 11 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

PIKTIME SYSTEMS SP ZO O

Further Information

Notice Documents

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