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title: "Supply of Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077ddf"
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buyer: "NPL Management Limited"
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# Supply of Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems

Buyer: NPL Management Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077ddf

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited procured two actively Q-switched erbium fibre-pumped Er:YAG laser systems, including freight and delivery. The specified ELPN-1645-10-50-1-POD systems produce pulsed laser output at a wavelength of 1.645 μm. They are intended to support the National Physical Laboratory’s research and development in precision measurement, experimental investigation and next-generation optical technologies, including applications in advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy and laser metrology. This is a specialist laboratory, optical and precision equipment purchase. Delivery was to an address in the United Kingdom; the procurement information does not identify a more specific delivery location.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to IPG Photonics (UK) Limited. The contract was signed on 8 September 2026 and runs from 8 September 2026 to 6 January 2027. Its value is £13,977,800 excluding VAT, or £16,773,360 including VAT. The purchase was below the applicable threshold; the method is described as below-threshold, with the precise route recorded as unknown. It was treated as one lot, now complete. The procurement information gives no separate award date or evaluation criteria, so the outcome and process route are the available basis for understanding how the purchase concluded.

This award demonstrates demand at NPL for specialised pulsed Er:YAG laser sources used in research, precision measurement and optical technology development. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply actively Q-switched, erbium fibre-pumped systems matching the required laser performance, including operation at the specified wavelength, and manage delivery of high-value scientific equipment. Relevant strength lies in specialist laser manufacture or supply, with the technical capability to support advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy and laser metrology applications. The scale is a substantial, concentrated equipment purchase rather than a broad programme of services or works. Suppliers whose products and delivery capability fit demanding laboratory and research environments are the closest match to this buyer’s requirement.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of two ELPN-1645-10-50-1-POD Actively Q-Switched Erbium Fibre-Pumped Er:YAG Laser Systems from IPG Photonics (UK) Ltd, including associated freight and delivery services. The laser systems provide pulsed laser output at a wavelength of 1.645 mm and are designed for advanced photonics, optical sensing, spectroscopy, laser metrology, and scientific research applications. The equipment will support NPL's research and development activities by providing high-performance laser sources for precision measurement, experimental investigations, and the development of next-generation optical technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092502-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,977,800 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | IPG Photonics (UK) Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092502-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092502-2026
  30th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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