---
title: "Supply of a 4-Axis Motion Control System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Supply of a 4-Axis Motion Control System

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601bc

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by NPL Management Limited involves a contract for the "Supply of a 4-Axis Motion Control System", classified under the goods category. The process has reached the award stage with the procurement now marked as complete. The project includes the build, installation, and commissioning of the system at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, in the industry categories of electrical machinery, laboratory equipment, and installation services. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method and resulted in an active contract starting and concluding on 11 December 2025, with a gross contract value of £55,920. The awarding entity disclosed these details on 8 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying advanced electrical and laboratory apparatus as well as those providing installation services. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those capable of developing motion control systems, could benefit from such contracts. Since the procurement process required specialised knowledge and skills in the installation and precision tuning of control systems, businesses with expertise and certifications in these areas would have a competitive advantage in similar future bids.

## Notice

Build and test of the control panel. Installation and commissioning at ES workshop and NPL, Teddington. Final installation and commissioning at NPL, Teddington. Optional: EMC testing by a UKAS accredited test facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001398-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,600 |

## 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 | MICROMECH SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001398-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001398-2026
  8th 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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