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    ContractsUltrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1) Supply
    Awarded contract

    Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1) Supply

    Awarded
    €44.3k
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Procurement of a precision Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1) designed for high-sensitivity electrical current measurement applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 14 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €44.3k
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €44,307
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MG
      Magnicon GmbH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    14 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement is for the supply of a specialized Ultrastable Low-Noise Current Amplifier (ULCA-1), a precision electronic instrument designed for noise-optimized performance. The ULCA-1 is engineered to amplify extremely weak electrical currents while minimizing background noise, making it ideal for sensitive measurement applications in research, laboratory, and industrial settings. Suppliers should note that this is a specialized technical component requiring expertise in low-noise electronic design and quality assurance. Qualified vendors must demonstrate capability in delivering high-precision amplification equipment that meets stringent noise specifications and stability requirements. The device is suitable for applications including scientific research, medical instrumentation, environmental monitoring, and advanced sensing systems.

    Track record

    25 awards · 24 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, NPL Management Limited has awarded 25 contracts to 24 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06cb1e

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