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02 Jul 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of a high-power solid-state RF amplifier was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking organisation based in Teddington, United Kingdom. The tender was classified under the goods category, specifically within the field of electrical machinery and equipment. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," and the process has reached the award and contract stage with the contract being signed on 2nd June 2026. The contract is scheduled to run until 31st August 2026, with the total contract value amounting to USD 137,743.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises involved in the supply of electrical machinery and apparatus. SMEs specialising in this sector, such as Melcom Electronics Limited, can find opportunities to partner on similar projects where high-power RF amplifier systems or related components are required. The contract award in this instance was granted to Melcom Electronics Limited, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to compete successfully in the public procurement space by offering specialised goods that meet the requirements of such tenders.

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Notice Title

High-power solid-state RF amplifier

Notice Description

Supply of a high-power radio frequency (RF) amplifier system. With Rack Mount Case,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062292-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,743 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MELCOM ELECTRONICS

Further Information

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