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High voltage SMU single channel

NPL Management Limited

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, procured a high-voltage source measure unit (SMU) for laboratory, optical and precision measurement work, together with associated high-voltage triaxial cables. The requirement covers a single-channel instrument rather than a broad equipment supply programme. Delivery is to the United Kingdom. This is a specialist laboratory and test-equipment purchase, relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist resellers of high-voltage electrical measurement equipment, source measure units, precision instrumentation and compatible high-voltage cabling. The buyer’s role is the direct procurement of the equipment for its National Physical Laboratory activities, so suppliers serving scientific, calibration, research or advanced engineering environments would be the closest commercial comparators.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a below-threshold procedure, with the published method described as unknown, and consisted of one completed lot. The contract was signed on 25 June 2026 and runs from 25 June 2026 to 31 July 2026. The contract value is £27,435 excluding tax and £32,922 including tax. The award is active and was made to MCS Test Equipment Ltd trading as TestEquity G. The contract is also recorded as active. The purchase was evaluated as a goods requirement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The award covers the high-voltage single-channel SMU and associated cables for delivery in the United Kingdom.

This award provides a clear indication of demand from NPL Management Limited for specialist high-voltage precision measurement equipment and compatible accessories. Businesses best placed for a future requirement of this kind would be able to identify the correct source measure unit for demanding laboratory use, supply high-voltage triaxial cables as a compatible package, and provide reliable technical advice on specification and integration. Relevant competitors include equipment manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist test-and-measurement resellers with established access to laboratory instrumentation. Credibility would depend on accurate product matching, dependable supply arrangements and familiarity with high-voltage measurement applications, rather than general electrical-goods distribution. The awarded supplier was an SME, indicating that specialist smaller businesses can compete for this type of focused equipment purchase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High voltage SMU single channel

Notice Description

Supply of a high-voltage source measure unit (SMU) and associated high-voltage triaxial cables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d018
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068801-2026
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
£27,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Postcode Area
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

MCS Test Equipment Ltd

Further Information

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