---
title: "SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b5

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NPL Management Limited, concerns the acquisition of a "SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb", which is a fully automated, turn-key frequency comb metrology system. The project falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th July 2026 and set to conclude by the end of the year on 31st December 2026. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown" as per the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment to gain a foothold in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises with capabilities in developing advanced metrology systems can benefit from similar contracting opportunities. In this case, Menlo Systems GmbH, a supplier from Germany, secured the contract, highlighting the potential for international companies with expertise in precision technology to effectively compete in the UK market.

## Notice

SmartComb-ULN Compact Optical Frequency Comb: Complete, fully automated turn-key frequency comb metrology system in a compact 19" 3U design. BDU-FF- Fiber-coupled Beat Detection Unit - Fully fiber-coupled unit for adjustment free beat signal generation and detection with an external laser. Contains all-fiber coupled opto-mechanical setup for a fixed user-defined wavelength, a high sensitivity photodetector, and beat frequency distribution electronics for signal amplification and filtering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072674-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,681,000 |

## 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 | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072674-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072674-2026
  31st 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
- https://www.menlosystems.com/

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