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SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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31 Jul 2026 at 11:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NPL Management Limited, concerns the acquisition of a "SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb", which is a fully automated, turn-key frequency comb metrology system. The project falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th July 2026 and set to conclude by the end of the year on 31st December 2026. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown" as per the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment to gain a foothold in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises with capabilities in developing advanced metrology systems can benefit from similar contracting opportunities. In this case, Menlo Systems GmbH, a supplier from Germany, secured the contract, highlighting the potential for international companies with expertise in precision technology to effectively compete in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb

Notice Description

SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb: Complete, fully automated turn-key frequency comb metrology system in a compact 19" 3U design. BDU-FF- Fiber-coupled Beat Detection Unit - Fully fiber-coupled unit for adjustment free beat signal generation and detection with an external laser. Contains all-fiber coupled opto-mechanical setup for a fixed user-defined wavelength, a high sensitivity photodetector, and beat frequency distribution electronics for signal amplification and filtering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072674-2026
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
£17,681,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

MENLO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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