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title: "UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059401"
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# UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059401

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "UCLA - Ultrastable Low-noise Current Amplifier". The award stage was concluded on 4th September 2025, with the contract signed on 23rd July 2025 and is set to last until 31st March 2026. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, indicating strong cross-industry relevance, including sectors like telecommunications and environmental services. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold methodology, finalised with the supplier, Magnicon GmbH from Germany.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supply of precision electrical and laboratory equipment. The completion of this procurement highlights a demand for cutting-edge, ultrastable current amplifier technology, which could be seen as a niche yet growing market. Firms specialising in advanced electronics and related technologies, especially those capable of providing low-noise and highly accurate instrumentation, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. As the contract involves essential components like SMA-to-BNC adapters and calibration certificates, businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive electrical solutions could strategically benefit and expand their market presence.

## Notice

ULCA-1 (standard) ultrastable low-noise current amplifier. Including SMA-to-BNC adapters, low-noise input cable, low-pass filter box, resistor box, and divider box. The device will be delivered with calibration certificate from PTB. Standard version with 2.4 fA/rt(Hz) and 0.05 ppm extended calibration uncertainty of the first stage resistor network. ULCA BatBox battery box for ULCA-1 with uninterruptible long term battery supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053874-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,155 |

## 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 | MAGNICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053874-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053874-2025
  4th 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

## Provenance

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