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title: "Supply of Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-06"
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# Supply of Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd7

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited has concluded a public procurement process for the supply of a Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser, with Milexia UK being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and it is classified as a 'goods' procurement. The tender, initiated as a below-threshold procurement, has moved through the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025. The entire process was conducted under the legislative framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the delivery is set within the UK, covering the period from 8th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The complete procurement process was finalised by 6th January 2026.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced measurement devices, particularly phase noise analysers, would find this tender opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The requirement for features such as independent frequency inputs, real-time phase and frequency monitoring, and high precision further caters to businesses that innovate in measurement technology. Given the focus on precision and sophistication, this contract can facilitate growth for businesses well-versed in electronics and instrumentation sectors, especially those capable of meeting intricate specifications for governmental agencies like NPL Management Limited.

## Notice

The requirement is for the supply of one Microchip 53100A IR Phase Noise Analyser. This analyser must include the following capabilities: Independent input and reference frequencies from 1 to 200 MHz No phase-locking or measurement calibration required Real-time strip charts of phase and frequency differences at subpicosecond precision. Absolute frequency counts at 13+ digits per second, 17 digits maximum. Allan deviation (ADEV), Modified Allan deviation (MDEV), Hadamard deviation (HDEV), and time deviation (TDEV) Phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz, typically below -175 dBc/Hz (10 MHz floor) RMS-integrated time jitter, residual FM, and SSB carrier/noise ratio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000561-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,275 |

## 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 | MILEXIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000561-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000561-2026
  6th January 2026 - 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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