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Spectrophotometer Apparatus

NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

NPL Management Limited has announced plans to buy laboratory equipment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 28 September 2026.

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Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for laboratory equipment contracts across the UK (from 289 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who can supply a spectrophotometer apparatus which can perform diffuse reflection measurements in UV/Vis/NIR wavelengths. UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer, for diffuse reflection measurement. To include di (direct inclusive), de (direct exclusive) 0: 8 degrees and 0:45 degrees measurement geometries. Mandatory requirements: • Equipment must be compliant with all international standards: CE, UKCA etc. • Wavelength required: 200 nm to 2500 nm (optional up to 3300 nm) • Measurement geometries required: 0:8 degrees, 0:45 degrees, multi angle measuring • Data output: the raw uncorrected data needs to be accessible in a readable form compatible with our…Read the full description
NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who can supply a spectrophotometer apparatus which can perform diffuse reflection measurements in UV/Vis/NIR wavelengths. UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer, for diffuse reflection measurement. To include di (direct inclusive), de (direct exclusive) 0: 8 degrees and 0:45 degrees measurement geometries. Mandatory requirements: • Equipment must be compliant with all international standards: CE, UKCA etc. • Wavelength required: 200 nm to 2500 nm (optional up to 3300 nm) • Measurement geometries required: 0:8 degrees, 0:45 degrees, multi angle measuring • Data output: the raw uncorrected data needs to be accessible in a readable form compatible with our existing systems (for example txt, csv, Excel) • To measure sample of sizes 25 mm diameter to 100 mm diameter Other optional requirements: • The ability to program and save custom measurement sequence scripts • Ability to perform measurements in different positions on the sample • Horizontal and vertical sample mounting possible • Multiple sample accessory for automated sample changing. • To measure larger samples up to 460 mm x 460 mm. Information required: • A lab visit to demonstrate the equipment and software is preferred. • Give information on possible add on modules / options for the instrument • Give details of software and data output formats (ability to modify software) • Practical evidence that the dark signal is consistent across all ranges and detectors especially at low signal levels.

How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035504-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 035504-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.