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Supply of Reconfigurable Servo Controllers for Precision Measurement, Photonics and Quantum Technologies Research

NPL Management Limited

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14 Oct 2026 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited bought 15 reconfigurable servo controllers for use in its research and metrology laboratories. The equipment supports precision measurement, photonics, quantum technology research and frequency stabilisation, providing high-speed feedback and control for lasers, optical systems, frequency references and other precision instruments. The controllers require PIID loop-filter capability with bandwidth up to 10 MHz, internal ramp generation, auxiliary servo channels for drift and piezoelectric transducer control, automatic relock and servo signal offset control. The purchase includes delivery, transport and customs handling, warranty support, technical documentation and manufacturer support. This is a specialist instrumentation and control equipment requirement (CPV 31682210), delivered in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Vescent Technologies Inc. NPL Management Limited used a below-threshold procurement route. The award covers one lot. The contract was signed on 17 September 2026 and ran from 17 September to 8 October 2026. Its value was £67,933.05 including tax. The reported evaluation criteria and award rationale are not available in the procurement details, so the basis for selecting the supplier cannot be stated.

This award demonstrates demand from NPL for a focused set of advanced servo controllers supporting high-performance laboratory measurement and research. A credible competitor for this requirement would need to supply reconfigurable controllers with PIID loop filtering up to 10 MHz, alongside ramp generation, auxiliary drift and PZT control channels, automatic relock and offset control. Suppliers also need to manage delivery and customs handling and provide warranty, technical documentation and manufacturer support suitable for deployment in research and metrology laboratories. The defined quantity and specialist technical functions point to a requirement for an established instrumentation manufacturer or supplier able to deliver and support a complete, compatible solution, rather than a general electronics supplier.

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Notice Title

Supply of Reconfigurable Servo Controllers for Precision Measurement, Photonics and Quantum Technologies Research

Notice Description

Requires the supply and delivery of reconfigurable servo controller units to support advanced scientific research, precision measurement, photonics, quantum technologies, and frequency stabilisation applications. The requirement comprises fifteen reconfigurable servo controllers incorporating full PIID (Proportional-Integral-Integral-Derivative) loop filter capability with a bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. The units include functionality such as internal ramp generation, auxiliary servo channels for long-term drift and piezoelectric transducer (PZT) control, automatic relock capability, and servo signal offset control. The equipment will be utilised within NPL's research and metrology laboratories to provide high-speed feedback, control, and stabilisation of lasers, optical systems, frequency references, and other precision measurement instrumentation. The solution is intended to support the development of national measurement standards, quantum technology programmes, and advanced experimental research activities. The contract includes supply, delivery, transport and customs handling, warranty support, technical documentation, and associated manufacturer support services necessary for successful deployment and operation of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07879c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097037-2026
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

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

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

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,933 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 30 days
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

Vescent Technologies Inc.

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