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title: "Design, Build, and Commissioning of Four-Axis Motion Control System for Maintenance Carriage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601c2"
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published: "2026-01-08"
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# Design, Build, and Commissioning of Four-Axis Motion Control System for Maintenance Carriage

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601c2

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## Summary

On 8th January 2026, NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, UK, completed the procurement process for the design, construction, and commissioning of a four-axis motion control system for its Maintenance Carriage. This project falls under the "services" category within the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The contract was awarded through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method to Micromech Systems Limited. The contract, valued at £74,268 gross, spans from 11th December 2025. The project involves comprehensive tasks such as electrical installations, safety integration, user interface development, and regulatory compliance, including CE/UKCA certification and EMC testing.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision control systems, electrical installations, and compliance testing. Companies with expertise in integrating safety systems and developing control interfaces would find this tender particularly suitable. Large-scale enterprises like Micromech Systems Limited are well-equipped to handle the complexities involved in such projects, offering a chance to leverage their capabilities and expand their business presence in the highly technical and specialised sector of laboratory and precision equipment services.

## Notice

Design, build, and commission a four-axis motion control system for the Maintenance Carriage at NPL, including electrical installation, safety integration, and user interfaces. Supply and install servo motors, control system enclosure, motion controller, safety circuits, and handheld/PC/HMI interfaces. Provide CE/UKCA compliance, EMC testing (offsite), documentation, and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | £61,890 |

## 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001409-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001409-2026
  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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