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Purchase of Optical Spectrum Analyser

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NPL Management Limited involved the purchase of an Optical Spectrum Analyser designed for high performance across 600-1700nm wavelengths. This procurement, categorized under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was part of the goods procurement sub-sector. Based in Teddington, United Kingdom, NPL Management serves as the buyer. The procurement has successfully concluded with the contract status marked active as of 5th March 2026. The awarding of the contract to Lambda Photometrics Limited highlights at the procurement award stage, after a competitive process below the threshold. The contract period spans from 11th February 2026 to 5th May 2026, with a gross value of £66,108.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory or optical equipment, especially small and medium enterprises, like Lambda Photometrics Limited, which has successfully been chosen as the supplier. The contract from NPL Management Limited offers prospects for suppliers within the United Kingdom's precision equipment sector, allowing qualified businesses to assert their value in delivering niche hardware. Companies that possess expertise in high-performance optical tools, keen on expanding their footprint in public undertakings, would find this tender an advantageous venture to support potential growth and broader market visibility.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Optical Spectrum Analyser

Notice Description

Supply of Optical Spectrum Analyser 600-1700nm high performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020065-2026
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
£55,090 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 - 5 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

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

Further Information

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