---
title: "Purchase of PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Purchase of PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, United Kingdom, which recently completed a tender for the supply of a PQED-RT Optical Power Measurement Instrument. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown". The tender process has reached the award stage, with Effisil Oy from Finland successfully awarded the contract. The contract, valued at 29,500 EUR, was signed on 14th January 2026, with a completion date also on 14th January 2026. The relevant legal basis is 2023/54 according to UK legislation, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in precision measurement instruments and related goods to explore future opportunities with NPL Management Limited or similar public undertakings. Companies that specialise in high-precision optical measurement technologies, particularly those offering innovative solutions such as calibration-free silicon photodiodes, would find such tenders especially apt for expanding their market presence. Engaging in this procurement arena could enhance business growth, provide access to new markets, and foster collaborations in the UK and beyond. Businesses with a strong focus on quality and technological innovation in laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete in these scenarios.

## Notice

PQED-RT with the following features - based on proprietary calibration-free silicon photodiodes - relative standard uncertainty of 0.008% of optical power measurement in the spectral range of 400-800 nm - room temperature operation - BNC connector for bias voltage and output signal of two photodiodes - gas valves for flow of particle-free scientific grade nitrogen through the instrument for operation without any window - Brewster-angle windows are not included in the delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010427-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,500 |

## 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 | EFFISIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010427-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010427-2026
  5th February 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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