---
title: "Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052181"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052181

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement involves the acquisition of Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) equipment, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" in the industry category. This open procurement, with an estimated net value of £2,000,000, covers various regions across the United Kingdom, from UKC to UKK. Key dates to note include the future notice date on 1st May 2026, with the contract period slated to begin on 30th November 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs, due to the open procurement method and its suitability for such enterprises. Companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing and supply are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could potentially expand their market presence within the UK, given the broad delivery scope. Businesses focusing on advanced analytical equipment have a good fit with the requirements, making it a promising growth opportunity for those equipped to deliver high-quality SIMS solutions.

## Notice

Provision of Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS). Net PS2,000,000.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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