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01 Aug 2026 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, conducted a procurement process to acquire a Keysight N7788C Optical Component Analyzer with accessories, support, and professional services. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring." The process reached the award stage on 1st August 2026, with the contract signed on 14th July 2026. The procurement was accomplished through a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting a possibly less formal procedure due to the lower value or specific regulatory frameworks.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the optical and engineering services sectors to expand their portfolios by offering specialised equipment and related services. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying analytical machinery, along with those offering technical support and professional services related to high-tech equipment, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. This contract particularly highlights how collaboration between suppliers and public undertakings can foster technological advancements and provide critical services, creating a pathway for business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Keysight N7788C Optical Component Analyzer with Accessories, Support and Professional Services

Notice Description

Purchase of a Keysight N7788C Optical Component Analyzer, connector interfaces, first-year manufacturer support, and professional engineering services for setup and operational support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072958-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,773,532 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026 24 hours
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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