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title: "Gas Chromatography system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0591f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-02"
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# Gas Chromatography system

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591f2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NPL Management Limited, involved the acquisition of a Gas Chromatography system intended for the validation of VOC reference materials, including ethanol and ethanol-interfering substances. This process falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, conducted the procurement using a "Below threshold - unknown" method, with the procurement status now marked as complete. The contract was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, a supplier based in Milton Keynes. The contract was signed and became active on 20th June 2025, with a total contract value of £46,404.28 GBP.

This tender offers potential opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying high-quality gas chromatography systems would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Such tenders are particularly beneficial to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK who can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions in this niche. The involvement of NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking, underscores the significant potential for ongoing collaboration and contract opportunities in scientific and technological procurement processes.

## Notice

Gas Chromatography system for the validation of VOC reference materials - ethanol and ethanol-interfering substances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053071-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,670 |

## 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 | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053071-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053071-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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