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Optics & Optomechanics Parts

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by NPL Management Limited for the provision of Optics & Optomechanics Parts has reached the award stage. The contract, identified by the reference 023027-2026, was signed on 19th February 2026, with its effectiveness ending on 31st March 2026. This tender falls within the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments' category, specifically involving goods. The project is situated in Teddington, United Kingdom, with a procurement method identified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract notice was published on 13th March 2026.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses in the optics and optomechanics sector. With an awarded supplier, Thorlabs Ltd, being a large enterprise located in Cambridgeshire, the tender presents an ideal growth opportunity for firms that specialise in laboratory and optical equipment manufacturing and distribution. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative precision components and parts within the defined category are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking committed to advanced scientific endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optics & Optomechanics Parts

Notice Description

Provision of Optics & Optomechanics Parts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023027-2026
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
£64,171 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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