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Supply of a Programmable Optical Processor for Photonics and Optical Communications Research

NPL Management Limited

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18 Sep 2026 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited is procuring a programmable optical processor for photonics, optical communications and measurement research. The requirement is for a Waveshaper 4000B Programmable Optical Processor with Super C-Band capability, in a benchtop configuration with FC-APC connectors. The equipment enables programmable optical filtering, spectral shaping and signal processing within fibre-optic systems. The supply includes delivery and the documentation needed for installation and operation. This is a goods requirement for specialist optical instruments, classified under CPV 38636000. Delivery is to NPL Management Limited’s National Physical Laboratory site in Teddington, United Kingdom. The buyer is a public undertaking responsible for research-related equipment procurement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold tender process. It was not divided into multiple awarded requirements: the single lot is complete. ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SERVICES LIMITED was selected as supplier, with the contract signed on 17 August 2026. The contract runs from 17 August 2026 to 9 October 2026. Its value is USD 5,510,000 gross. The award covers the optical processor and associated delivery and operating documentation described in the requirement. The published data records the award as active and the contract as active. The procurement used a tender route, with the requirement evaluated as a specialist goods purchase under the buyer’s stated below-threshold method.

This procurement demonstrates demand for high-value, specialised optical equipment supporting advanced photonics and fibre-optic communications research at a national laboratory. Suppliers well placed for comparable requirements would have direct capability to provide programmable optical processors with advanced spectral shaping, filtering and signal-processing functions, including equipment configured for Super C-Band operation and FC-APC fibre connections. Credibility would also depend on supplying the specified benchtop configuration, arranging delivery to a research facility, and providing clear installation and operating documentation. The award went to an SME specialising in electronic products, indicating that a focused specialist supplier can compete alongside larger technology businesses when it can meet the technical equipment and delivery requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Programmable Optical Processor for Photonics and Optical Communications Research

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of a Waveshaper 4000B Programmable Optical Processor with Super C-Band capability, benchtop configuration, and FC-APC connectors. The equipment will support advanced photonics, optical communications, and measurement research activities by enabling programmable optical filtering, spectral shaping, and signal processing within fibre-optic systems. The procurement includes delivery to NPL and all associated documentation required for installation and operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07759c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,510,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 9 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Postcode Area
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

Electronic Product Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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