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title: "Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669a7"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669a7

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, operating as a public undertaking, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Cryogenic Nanopositioning System and Associated Components". This tender falls under the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, targeted within the United Kingdom. The process, initiated through a tender, reached the contract award stage on 18th February 2026, and the related contract notice was published on 13th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was below threshold - unknown, and the tender status is marked as complete.

This tender represents significant business opportunities in the scientific equipment sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in cryogenic scientific applications. Companies providing nano-positioning equipment and accessories, as well as those capable of supplying, shipping, and offering online training for the operation of complex systems such as the arQtika nanopositioners, would find this contract ideal for business expansion. The awarded supplier for this procurement is Onnes Technologies B.V., an SME based in the Netherlands, highlighting the potential for international businesses to engage in such opportunities within the UK public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of nano-positioning equipment and accessories for cryogenic scientific applications. The procurement covers the supply, shipping and associated online training for operation of the arQtika nanopositioners system, including electronic controllers, cabling solutions, accessories, and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022901-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 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 | £55,228 |

## 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 | ONNES TECHNOLOGIES |

## 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 11:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022901-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022901-2026
  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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