---
title: "Viscometer furnace"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a7b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
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# Viscometer furnace

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a7b7

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a viscometer furnace designed to operate at high temperatures up to 1600°C. The procurement pertains to the 'goods' category within the industrial machinery and laboratory equipment sectors. The process has reached the contract stage with Carbolite Gero Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Hope Valley, identified as the successful bidder. The contract commenced on 22 September 2025 and is set to end on 20 February 2026. This tender followed a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method and was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The total gross value of the contract is £61,746, with Carbolite Gero Ltd as the primary supplier.

This contract presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and industrial machinery. Suppliers specialising in high-temperature equipment manufacturing and related technologies might find similar tenders beneficial for business expansion. Large-scale manufacturers experienced in precision equipment would be particularly well-suited to explore such avenues, given the technical requirements of the assignment. Furthermore, participating in projects of this nature could facilitate networking with established public sector entities like NPL Management Limited, potentially leading to further collaborations and business growth.

## Notice

Viscometer furnace for temperatures up to 1600 degC Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 HTRV 18/100/250 Vertical High Temperature Tube Furnace. Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 KS Heating Element 1900. Viscometer New Furnace System - Phase 2 SH-RCA070-0440 RCA Worktube

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062070-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,455 |

## 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 | CARBOLITE GERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062070-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062070-2025
  3rd October 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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