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WR Z16-LJ White Rabbit Timing Units and Associated Accessories

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "WR Z16-LJ White Rabbit Timing Units and Associated Accessories." This process was conducted in the goods category, specifically targeting laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract involved acquiring specialist White Rabbit precision timing fan-out units and related accessories to support timing distribution infrastructure. The procurement was conducted below the threshold level, with the contract awarded to SAFRAN Electronics and Defense Spain S.L.U. The process concluded with the contract active from 25th February 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a total value of £76,560.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision electronic components and infrastructure support systems. Companies capable of manufacturing or supplying precision timing equipment and related accessories would be highly suited to such opportunities. These types of contracts can foster growth by enabling businesses to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality, specialised products to well-established organisations like NPL Management Limited. Furthermore, securing contracts within the UK and EU markets can enhance a supplier's portfolio and build long-term international business partnerships.

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Notice Title

WR Z16-LJ White Rabbit Timing Units and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

NPL requires specialist White Rabbit precision timing fan-out units and related accessories to support timing distribution infrastructure. The procurement includes eight WR Z16-LJ devices, premium support packages, UK power cords, and SFP fibre modules for BX10 interfaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023427-2026
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
£76,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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

SAFRAN ELECTRONICS AND DEFENSE SPAIN S.L.U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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