Provision of specialist measurement equipment

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of specialist measurement equipment," was conducted by NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. This direct procurement focused on the supply of a Predictable Quantum Efficient Detector (PQED-RT) and was processed below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026 to Effisil Oy, a supplier from Finland, for the amount of €29,500. The procurement belongs to the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The process has already reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026, marking its completion.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specializing in the development and supply of precision laboratory equipment to expand their market reach and build international relationships. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-tech measurement tools would have been well-suited to compete, although due to the procurement method, competition was not part of the process. Businesses aiming to supply similar high-precision equipment may look to future opportunities with NPL Management Limited, as collaborations in such specialised areas can lead to significant business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of specialist measurement equipment

Notice Description

Supply of a Predictable Quantum Efficient Detector (PQED-RT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b69b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 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

EFFISIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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