AwardedAwarded 24 August 2026

Development of Additive Manufacturing Inspection Methods and Measurement Assurance Services

NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

NPL Management Limited awarded research work to University of Huddersfield on 24 August 2026.

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What the notice says

Provision of specialist research and technical services to develop and validate inspection methodologies for additive manufacturing build plates. The project includes the development of prototype inspection methods, evaluation and reporting of measurement uncertainty, preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), support for the implementation of new inspection routines, and delivery of final technical reporting. The work will enhance inspection capability, measurement confidence, and process control within additive manufacturing applications.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
University of Huddersfield£4,992,000
24 August 2026 to 24 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 086864-2026

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From notice 086864-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.