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28 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. This tender, titled "Tape-Out Service for MPW Design," falls under the services category, specifically for photonic integrated circuit fabrication services. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed to the award stage with the contract signed on 17 June 2026, and it will remain active until 1 October 2026. Ligentec SA, a Switzerland-based SME, was awarded the contract. The procurement utilised a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and involved locations within the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies that specialise in photonic technology and circuit fabrication. SMEs, especially those with expertise in electrical machinery and research and development services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The collaboration between the UK and Swiss firms highlights cross-border procurement potential. The project supports innovation and development in the photonics sector, offering a valuable platform for companies aiming to enhance their capabilities and market reach.

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Notice Title

Tape-Out Service for MPW Design

Notice Description

Provision of photonic integrated circuit fabrication services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 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

LIGENTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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