---
title: "Purchase of SmartComb-ULN Optical Frequency Comb System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f6e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-02"
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# Purchase of SmartComb-ULN Optical Frequency Comb System

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f6e

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. It involves the acquisition of a SmartComb-ULN Optical Frequency Comb System, suitable for laboratory and precision measurement purposes. Classified under the goods category, this tender pertains to the public undertaking sector and was awarded to Menlo Systems GmbH. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, with a value of €179,440, operating below the procurement threshold. The contract is currently in the award stage, completed on 2nd March 2026, and relevant details were published by the Cabinet Office via the Find a Tender Service.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, electronics integration, and laser technology. Companies with expertise in femtosecond laser technology and embedded control software could potentially benefit from similar tenders. Given the award to Menlo Systems GmbH, large-scale enterprises in Germany and the UK with capabilities in delivering complex metrology instruments stand well-suited to compete in future tenders involving advanced technological solutions for ultra-low-noise frequency measurement systems.

## Notice

Procurement of one SmartComb-ULN compact optical frequency comb system, a turnkey metrology instrument providing ultra-low-noise frequency measurement capability. The system includes integrated electronics, femtosecond laser technology, fiber-coupled architecture, and embedded control software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018380-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,440 |

## 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 | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018380-2026
  2nd March 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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