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Supply of Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems

NPL Management Limited

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30 Sep 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited procured two actively Q-switched erbium fibre-pumped Er:YAG laser systems, including freight and delivery. The specified ELPN-1645-10-50-1-POD systems produce pulsed laser output at a wavelength of 1.645 μm. They are intended to support the National Physical Laboratory’s research and development in precision measurement, experimental investigation and next-generation optical technologies, including applications in advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy and laser metrology. This is a specialist laboratory, optical and precision equipment purchase. Delivery was to an address in the United Kingdom; the procurement information does not identify a more specific delivery location.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to IPG Photonics (UK) Limited. The contract was signed on 8 September 2026 and runs from 8 September 2026 to 6 January 2027. Its value is £13,977,800 excluding VAT, or £16,773,360 including VAT. The purchase was below the applicable threshold; the method is described as below-threshold, with the precise route recorded as unknown. It was treated as one lot, now complete. The procurement information gives no separate award date or evaluation criteria, so the outcome and process route are the available basis for understanding how the purchase concluded.

This award demonstrates demand at NPL for specialised pulsed Er:YAG laser sources used in research, precision measurement and optical technology development. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply actively Q-switched, erbium fibre-pumped systems matching the required laser performance, including operation at the specified wavelength, and manage delivery of high-value scientific equipment. Relevant strength lies in specialist laser manufacture or supply, with the technical capability to support advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy and laser metrology applications. The scale is a substantial, concentrated equipment purchase rather than a broad programme of services or works. Suppliers whose products and delivery capability fit demanding laboratory and research environments are the closest match to this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of two ELPN-1645-10-50-1-POD Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems from IPG Photonics (UK) Ltd, including associated freight and delivery services. The laser systems provide pulsed laser output at a wavelength of 1.645 mm and are designed for advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy, laser metrology, and scientific research applications. The equipment will support NPL's research and development activities by providing high-performance laser sources for precision measurement, experimental investigations, and the development of next-generation optical technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092502-2026
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

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
£13,977,800 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 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

IPG Photonics (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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