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title: "Supply of Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb1e"
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published: "2026-07-14"
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# Supply of Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1)

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb1e

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by NPL Management Limited, involves the supply of an ultrastable low-noise current amplifier (ULCA-1), targeting the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The buying organisation is located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, and the procurement process has reached the award stage with an active contract. The contract was signed on 29th June 2026, with a delivery period extending until 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simplified process for qualified suppliers.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory and precision equipment. Particularly, companies with experience in delivering noise-optimised amplifiers or precision instruments would find this procurement relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Magnicon GmbH, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base and demonstrate their technical expertise in specialised equipment manufacturing. This kind of tender can be particularly appealing to businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the scientific instrumentation sector within the UK market.

## Notice

Supply of a noise-optimised Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066340-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,307 |

## 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 | MAGNICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066340-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066340-2026
  14th July 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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