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21 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "High voltage SMU single channel" was conducted by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. The process involved the supply of a high-voltage source measure unit and associated high-voltage triaxial cables and was categorised under "goods" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The contract was awarded to MCS Test Equipment Ltd trading as TestEquity G, based in ST. ASAPH, United Kingdom. This procurement reached its completion stage, with the contract active from 25th June 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method was below the threshold category, and while specific details about the threshold were unknown, the entire process adhered to the legal basis set by the 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-voltage measurement and laboratory equipment. SMEs operating in the precision equipment sector, particularly those with capabilities to supply specialised electrical testing units, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The opportunity aligns with businesses that can deliver high-quality, niche products within strict deadlines, reinforcing their market presence and potentially leading to further contracts with public sector organisations. The collaboration with NPL Management Limited, a prominent public undertaking, can enhance the supplier's reputation and access broader market opportunities within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

High voltage SMU single channel

Notice Description

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

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

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

MCS TEST EQUIPMENT LTD TRADING AS TESTEQUITY G

Further Information

Notice Documents

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