AwardedAwarded 9 October 2025
Fiducial Reference measurement for Vegetation
NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
NPL Management Limited awarded laboratory equipment and research work to Rayference SRL on 9 October 2025.
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What the notice says
Material Selection & Optical Characterisation
Identify and test materials for the THEMIS calibration target.
Measure bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) properties.
Simulation of Target Reflectance & Uncertainty
Use Eradiate software to simulate BRDF and HCRF (Hemispherical-Conical Reflectance Factor).
Quantify uncertainties based on material and manufacturing tolerances.
Experimental Field Campaigns
Conduct UAV-based measurements of the artificial target.
Validate protocols for UAV-based HCRF acquisition.
Data Processing & BRF Retrieval
Process UAV data to derive BRF values.
Compare retrieved BRF with simulated values and assess accuracy.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rayference SRL (SME) | €202,000 | 9 October 2025 to 9 October 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 071971-2025
Last time this was bought
Fiducial Reference measurement for Vegetation
- Won by
- Aeriane SA
- Awarded
- 9 October 2025
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 9 October 2027
Matched on NPL Management Limited, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
NPL Management LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 071971-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.