---
title: "CR Tuneable Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b65"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# CR Tuneable Laser

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b65

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CR Tuneable Laser" project was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. This project, under the procurement stage of Award, involves the supply of a tuneable broadband laser source, primarily for use in absolute optical power measurements by the primary standard, the cryogenic radiometer. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2025 with a completion status, having been signed on 11th April 2025 and concluded by 9th June 2025. The procurement method details are noted as "Below threshold - unknown," which indicates flexibility in engaging suppliers below certain thresholds.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and optical equipment. The successful supplier, AdValue Photonics, Inc., a US-based SME, highlights the suitability of similarly scaled businesses to compete in such procurements. Opportunities exist for businesses with capacity in specialised optical and precision equipment manufacturing to expand their market reach within the UK, given the wide geographical delivery scope covering multiple UK regions. The value of the contract, worth $30,850 USD, also suggests moderately funded projects accessible to SMEs aiming to enter or expand within the UK public procurement market.

## Notice

A tuneable broadband laser source for absolute optical power measurement by the primary standard (cryogenic radiometer).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038348-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 9 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038348-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038348-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details 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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