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title: "Tape-Out Service for MPW Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-28"
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# Tape-Out Service for MPW Design

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4ef

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. This tender, titled "Tape-Out Service for MPW Design," falls under the services category, specifically for photonic integrated circuit fabrication services. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed to the award stage with the contract signed on 17 June 2026, and it will remain active until 1 October 2026. Ligentec SA, a Switzerland-based SME, was awarded the contract. The procurement utilised a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and involved locations within the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies that specialise in photonic technology and circuit fabrication. SMEs, especially those with expertise in electrical machinery and research and development services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The collaboration between the UK and Swiss firms highlights cross-border procurement potential. The project supports innovation and development in the photonics sector, offering a valuable platform for companies aiming to enhance their capabilities and market reach.

## Notice

Provision of photonic integrated circuit fabrication services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071086-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,400 |

## 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 | LIGENTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071086-2026
  28th 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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