---
title: "Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066952"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066952

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, UK, which has completed the procurement for the "Time Tagger X System and Additional Input Channels". The contract was awarded to Swabian Instruments GmbH, a large supplier from Stuttgart, Germany, specialising in laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement relates to goods under the industry category and includes the supply of a software-defined multichannel streaming time-tagging system. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with the delivery period concluding on 18th February 2026. The procurement method is noted as 'Below threshold - unknown', with legal basis established by UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The overall contract value is £33,220 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of precision laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced optical and software-defined systems. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and additional input channels are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like these can bolster business growth by expanding operations into international markets, notably through collaboration with esteemed entities like the National Physical Laboratory. The project can enhance credibility and open avenues for supplying complex systems across scientific and public sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Supply of a software-defined multichannel streaming time-tagging system and associated additional input channels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,220 |

## 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 | SWABIAN INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2026
  13th 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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