This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator" has been completed by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, UK. The contract, identified by the code 068809-2026, was in the category of goods, specifically focusing on electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded and active as of 25th June 2026, ending on 12th August 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," with a total contract value of £43,698.24. The project falls under the jurisdiction of legislation 2023/54, enhancing clarity and operational guidelines for the contracting parties involved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and precision laboratory equipment. Companies like MCS Test Equipment Ltd, which successfully won the award, are examples of suitable suppliers in this niche market. Engaging in such public procurement processes can drive growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) by expanding their clientele within the public sector. Suppliers capable of providing high-performance equipment with precision and reliability are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities presented by public organisations like NPL Management Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator

Notice Description

High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator, GPIB card and analog card.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d01d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068809-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

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

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
£36,415 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 - 12 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

MCS TEST EQUIPMENT LTD TRADING AS TESTEQUITY G

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d01d-2026-07-21T15:40:12+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-21T15:40:12+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d01d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
            "name": "NPL Management Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02937881"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PYDB-8862-JBYM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "National Physical Laboratory",
                "locality": "Teddington",
                "postalCode": "TW11 0LW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI75"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "etenders@npl.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.npl.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGLX-2616-ZRRP",
            "name": "MCS Test Equipment Ltd trading as TestEquity G",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGLX-2616-ZRRP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 New Vision Business Park Glascoed Road",
                "locality": "ST. ASAPH",
                "postalCode": "LL17 0LP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ukorders@testequity.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-02937881",
        "name": "NPL Management Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PO00023477",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator",
        "description": "High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator, GPIB card and analog card.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PGLX-2616-ZRRP",
                    "name": "MCS Test Equipment Ltd trading as TestEquity G"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31000000",
                            "description": "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38000000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-08-12T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 43698.24,
                "amount": 36415.2,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "068809-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068809-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-21T15:40:12+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}