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title: "Provision of specialist measurement equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b69b"
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# Provision of specialist measurement equipment

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b69b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of specialist measurement equipment," was conducted by NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. This direct procurement focused on the supply of a Predictable Quantum Efficient Detector (PQED-RT) and was processed below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026 to Effisil Oy, a supplier from Finland, for the amount of €29,500. The procurement belongs to the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The process has already reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026, marking its completion.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specializing in the development and supply of precision laboratory equipment to expand their market reach and build international relationships. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-tech measurement tools would have been well-suited to compete, although due to the procurement method, competition was not part of the process. Businesses aiming to supply similar high-precision equipment may look to future opportunities with NPL Management Limited, as collaborations in such specialised areas can lead to significant business growth.

## Notice

Supply of a Predictable Quantum Efficient Detector (PQED-RT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056940-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,500 |

## 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 | EFFISIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056940-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056940-2026
  17th June 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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