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title: "Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories"
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# Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df5ebb96-a28e-4047-be0f-306b74e58318

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is currently engaged in a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract Award: Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories" in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £93,940, which commenced on 1st June 2021 and is scheduled to continue until 29th April 2022. The delivery address for the equipment is located in Teddington, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, aimed at fulfilling a specific need under a threshold value.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in precision instruments that cater to RF and microwave applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in load-pull tuner systems or related accessories would be well-positioned to compete. The demand for innovative solutions in high-frequency measurement could further enhance market entry for new players and established firms looking to expand their product offerings in the scientific and technical sectors.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Load Pull Tuners and associated accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a61b5d-8207-4c71-93e1-cab452ab3e43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2021 |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,940 |
| 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, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE MICROWAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a61b5d-8207-4c71-93e1-cab452ab3e43
- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c30fc-6f83-4bf3-b6a9-ef07c7485c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a61b5d-8207-4c71-93e1-cab452ab3e43
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c30fc-6f83-4bf3-b6a9-ef07c7485c2a
  23rd April 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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