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Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, operating as a public undertaking, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components". This tender falls under the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, targeted within the United Kingdom. The process, initiated through a tender, reached the contract award stage on 18th February 2026, and the related contract notice was published on 13th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was below threshold - unknown, and the tender status is marked as complete.

This tender represents significant business opportunities in the scientific equipment sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in cryogenic scientific applications. Companies providing nano-positioning equipment and accessories, as well as those capable of supplying, shipping, and offering online training for the operation of complex systems such as the arQtika nanopositioners, would find this contract ideal for business expansion. The awarded supplier for this procurement is Onnes Technologies B.V., an SME based in the Netherlands, highlighting the potential for international businesses to engage in such opportunities within the UK public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components

Notice Description

Provision of nano-positioning equipment and accessories for cryogenic scientific applications. The procurement covers the supply, shipping and associated online training for operation of the arQtika nanopositioners system, including electronic controllers, cabling solutions, accessories, and training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022901-2026
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
£55,228 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

ONNES TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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