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Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, UK, which has completed the procurement for the "Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels". The contract was awarded to Swabian Instruments GmbH, a large supplier from Stuttgart, Germany, specialising in laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement relates to goods under the industry category and includes the supply of a software-defined multichannel streaming time-tagging system. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with the delivery period concluding on 18th February 2026. The procurement method is noted as 'Below threshold - unknown', with legal basis established by UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The overall contract value is £33,220 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of precision laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced optical and software-defined systems. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and additional input channels are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like these can bolster business growth by expanding operations into international markets, notably through collaboration with esteemed entities like the National Physical Laboratory. The project can enhance credibility and open avenues for supplying complex systems across scientific and public sectors in the UK.

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Notice Title

Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels

Notice Description

Supply of a software-defined multichannel streaming time-tagging system and associated additional input channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066952
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2026
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

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
£33,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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
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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

SWABIAN INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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