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title: "High-Precision laboratory-based laser absorption spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f3d"
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# High-Precision laboratory-based laser absorption spectrometer

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f3d

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for a procurement process focused on acquiring a high-precision laboratory-based laser absorption spectrometer. This equipment will facilitate the direct and simultaneous measurement of specific isotope ratios and methane amount fraction in air. The procurement process, with reference code ocds-h6vhtk-068f3d, has reached the award stage, where Aerodyne Research, Inc. is the designated supplier. The contract, valued at USD 332,900, will span from 18 May 2026 to 18 March 2027 and delivery will be made within the UK region. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to the unique capabilities of the spectrometer being unavailable from alternative suppliers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Given the unique requirements satisfied by this spectrometer, businesses with the capability to develop or supply similarly specialised and innovative scientific instruments could find lucrative opportunities in public sector contracts. Companies that can offer cutting-edge technology and fulfil bespoke specifications will be well-positioned to compete for such direct award contracts. This specific opportunity also reaffirms the value of forming strategic partnerships with public sector organisations, particularly those engaged in scientific research and development.

## Notice

Procurement of a high-precision laboratory-based laser absorption spectrometer for the direct and simultaneous measurement of carbon and hydrogen isotope ratios (d13C-CH4 and dD-CH4) and methane amount fraction in air using a single analyser.

### Procurement Information

The contract is proposed as a direct award because only one supplier can provide a laboratory-based laser absorption spectrometer that enables the direct and simultaneous measurement of carbon and hydrogen isotope ratios of methane and methane amount fraction in an atmospheric air sample within a single analyser. Other instrument suppliers do not offer equivalent functionality within one system and would require multiple analysers or alternative measurement approaches. As a result, there is no reasonable alternative solution that meets the technical and operational requirements of the contracting party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039904-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | AERODYNE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039904-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039892-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039904-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039892-2026
  30th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aerodyne.com
- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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