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Supply of Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1)

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by NPL Management Limited, involves the supply of an ultrastable low-noise current amplifier (ULCA-1), targeting the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The buying organisation is located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, and the procurement process has reached the award stage with an active contract. The contract was signed on 29th June 2026, with a delivery period extending until 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simplified process for qualified suppliers.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory and precision equipment. Particularly, companies with experience in delivering noise-optimised amplifiers or precision instruments would find this procurement relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Magnicon GmbH, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base and demonstrate their technical expertise in specialised equipment manufacturing. This kind of tender can be particularly appealing to businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the scientific instrumentation sector within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1)

Notice Description

Supply of a noise-optimised Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066340-2026
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

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
£44,307 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
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

MAGNICON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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