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Time and Frequency transfer

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, is procuring a "Time and Frequency Transfer" solution through direct award as per the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. This procurement, aimed at acquiring fibre-based solutions for time and frequency transfer, falls under the goods category and is valued at €299,625. It involves laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and requires delivery within the UK starting from 26th March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method involves a direct award process, reflecting its completion stage, with the awarding of the contract to PikTime Systems sp. z o.o., a supplier based in Poland. The standstill period ends on 25th March 2026, offering businesses a brief opportunity to raise any concerns.

The procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in time and frequency systems, especially those providing optical fibre-based calibration and stabilisation products. The contract focuses on a sophisticated system delivering quality signals via optical fibres, with features such as active delay stabilisation and autocalibration, showcasing a demand for technical excellence in the field. Companies with expertise in fibre-optic technology and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of offering unique, stable solutions at scale, are well-suited to identify and harness growth opportunities similar to this procurement. NPL Management Limited’s commitment to strategic value and scientific requirements suggests ongoing procurement opportunities in cutting-edge technology solutions, providing a suitable platform for innovative suppliers to thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Time and Frequency transfer

Notice Description

Fibre based solution for Time and Frequency transfer

Procurement Information

Direct award justification (if applicable): PiKTime OSTT fibre-optic time and frequency distribution system delivers quality time and frequency signals via optical fibres to the users not maintaining their own clocks and/or timescales. This solution delivers stabilized and calibrated replica of source signals. The unique feature of the system includes active delay stabilisation and autocalibration. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that meets NPL's scientific and operational requirements, and awarding this contract directly ensures continuity, strategic value, and compliance. Details of the Technical Specification: 1) OSTT-4 consists of a local and remote module for time and frequency transfer, 2) Transfers 10 MHz signals (100MHz as an option), 3) Frequency transfer stability: ADEV < 3x10-13 for 1 s averaging, < 3x10-17 for 105 s averaging, 4) Transfers 1PPS signal (also 100PPS), phase synchronous with frequency signal, TDEV < 3 ps for 10 s averaging, < 1 ps for 105 s averaging, 4) Operates bi-directionally on a single optical fiber in C band, 5) Output 1 PPS position adjustment: 1 ps resolution, negative delay also possible, 6) OSTT-4 is actively stabilized against fiber induced phase fluctuations. The phase correction range is 2000 ns, 7) As an option the system can be enriched with optical amplifiers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023189-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£299,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PIKTIME SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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