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title: "Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596e0"
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# Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI" has been completed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, representing the UK central government. This contract, aimed at establishing new metrology capabilities for semiconductor innovation, supports the UK's infrastructure in advanced materials used in power electronics and RF communications. Headquartered in London, the buying organisation awarded the contract through a direct procurement method to NPL Management Limited based in Teddington, recognising their unique qualification as the UK's National Metrology Institute. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 and classified under research services, commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for the development of semiconductor metrology services, encouraging innovation within the UK's high-tech industry sectors. Businesses specializing in semiconductor technology, metrology, and materials research are well-positioned to benefit from collaborating with NPL. The exclusive focus on enhancing research infrastructure rather than commercial products indicates potential for organisations involved in pre-competitive research and development. Companies with expertise in developing measurement standards or those aiming to enter international markets in the electronics field can find strategic growth opportunities by leveraging these newly established metrology capabilities.

## Notice

NPL will create new semiconductor metrology capabilities to improve the UK's infrastructure for pre-competitive semiconductor innovation, supporting investment and growth in next-generation materials and processes. The project will create metrology capability to support the manufacture of advanced semiconductor materials for end use in power electronics, radio frequency (RF) communications, and optoelectronics. New capabilities will be hosted at NPL and academic partners and made available to UK industry to de-risk investments, support growth, and secure access to international markets.

### Procurement Information

NPL holds sovereign authority under the Metre Convention (Convention du Metre), an international treaty signed by the UK in 1884. This treaty designates a single National Metrology Institute (NMI) per country to ensure the integrity and international comparability of measurement standards. In the UK, NPL is the designated NMI, which means it is the only body legally empowered to develop and maintain national measurement standards across most domains

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065240-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065240-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 16:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055179-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055097-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065240-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055179-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055097-2025
  9th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6236

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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