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title: "Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution - contract award"
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# Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution - contract award

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b921aaab-fcbb-4ea3-9462-e3b61402d5d0

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a Free-Space Optical Path Loss Measurement Solution to Phase Photonics Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £62,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers. The contract was officially awarded on 24 November 2021, starting a contract period that will run until 31 January 2022. This project, based in London, is aimed at enhancing the measurement capabilities of optical path loss under varying environmental conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision instrumentation. Companies with innovative measurement solutions that align with NPL's requirements, particularly those focusing on autonomous vehicle technologies or environmental monitoring, would be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit as the tender encourages participation from this sector, thus offering a chance for growth and engagement in advanced scientific projects.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a measurement solution that includes an optical transceiver to measure the free-space optical path loss from visible to infra-red between two or more points. The contractor is Phase Photonics Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12f790c-573c-45ca-bd3a-f573beab5a43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHASE PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12f790c-573c-45ca-bd3a-f573beab5a43
- 3 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be35b698-386f-4900-b927-508014cef6b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12f790c-573c-45ca-bd3a-f573beab5a43
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be35b698-386f-4900-b927-508014cef6b7
  3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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