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title: "VECSEL Laser Systems and Associated Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06577f"
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buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# VECSEL Laser Systems and Associated Equipment

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06577f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited focuses on acquiring VECSEL Laser Systems and associated equipment. This contract, under the industry category of laboratory and optical precision equipment, is classified as a public undertaking. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, NPL Management Limited completed the procurement through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Vexlum Oy, Ltd from Finland. The contract was active and signed on 29th January 2026, with the award notice published on 18th February 2026.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laser systems and precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality goods swiftly and effectively. Companies with expertise in optical technologies and single-frequency laser systems are well-suited to engage with such contracts. Though the procurement method chosen was direct, indicating a less competitive selection process, businesses with unique or niche offerings might find nurturing a partnership with entities like NPL Management Limited beneficial for future procurement prospects.

## Notice

The procurement covers the supply of two VALO SHG intracavity-doubled single-frequency VECSEL laser systems-one factory-set to 467.000 nm and one to 436.000 nm-including their integrated pump lasers, control units, cooling flowmeter, manuals, and characterization reports.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,200 |

## 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 | VEXLUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964-2026
  18th 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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