---
title: "Supply of Vacuum Chambers for Optical Cavity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Supply of Vacuum Chambers for Optical Cavity

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a9

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## Summary

In December 2025, NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, London, awarded a contract for the supply of vacuum chambers designed for optical cavities. The procurement process, focused within the laboratory and optical precision equipment category, culminated with the award to Scanwel Ltd, a supplier positioned in Bala, United Kingdom. This concluded the tender stage initiated by NPL Management Limited with the contract spanning from 21 November 2025 to 27 March 2026. With a gross contract value of £143,416.32, the process adhered to legal provisions as per UK legislation 2023/54, though below threshold specifics remain undisclosed.

This procurement aims to facilitate business growth by providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in manufacturing precision laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in producing vacuum chambers or engaged in the optical equipment domain stand to benefit considerably. This contract not only serves as a lucrative engagement for firms like Scanwel Ltd but also underscores the potential for similar enterprises to leverage such opportunities for expanding their market presence and product offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for the supply of two vacuum chambers for an optical cavity. Quantity: 2 units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082393-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,513 |

## 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 | SCANWEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082393-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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