BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsReconfigurable Servo Controllers for Advanced Scientific Research
    Awarded contract

    Reconfigurable Servo Controllers for Advanced Scientific Research

    Awarded
    £67.9k
    Published 14 Oct 2026

    Supply of fifteen advanced reconfigurable servo controllers with 10 MHz bandwidth for precision measurement, photonics, and quantum technology research at NPL.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 14 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £67.9k
    Published 14 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £67,933
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VT
      Vescent Technologies Inc.
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    14 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks the supply and delivery of fifteen reconfigurable servo controller units for use in NPL's precision measurement and quantum technology research laboratories. Each unit must feature full PIID (Proportional-Integral-Integral-Derivative) loop filter capability with bandwidth up to 10 MHz, internal ramp generation, auxiliary servo channels for long-term drift compensation, piezoelectric transducer (PZT) control, automatic relock capability, and servo signal offset control. The controllers will stabilize and control lasers, optical systems, frequency references, and precision measurement instruments used in national measurement standards development, quantum technology programmes, and advanced experimental research. The contract includes equipment supply, delivery, transport, customs handling, comprehensive warranty support, technical documentation, and full manufacturer support services to ensure successful deployment and operation. Suppliers should be experienced in providing servo control solutions for high-precision scientific and metrology applications.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, NPL Management Limited has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Yotta Volt UK LTD1× · 20%
    2. MCS Test Equipment Ltd trading as TestEquity G1× · 20%
    3. MELCOM ELECTRONICS LIMITED1× · 20%
    4. Vescent Technologies Inc.1× · 20%
    5. Ligentec SA1× · 20%

    Across engineering, the most active winners are BRODOMERKUR ENERGETIKA d.o.o., BRODOMERKUR ENERGETIKA DOO, SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from NPL Management Limited

    4 listingsView all →
    OpenProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UK Measurement Sector Economic Analysis

    NPL requires an updated comprehensive economic analysis of the UK measurement sector with expanded metrics, improved classifications, regional segmentation, and deliverables including an academic report, datasets, and presentation materials.

    £100,000indicativeNPL Management Limited
    Published 3 Nov 2026
    AwardedIT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    COMSOL Multiphysics Software Licenses, Subscriptions and Support

    Procurement of COMSOL Multiphysics software licenses, subscriptions, and support services for advanced engineering and scientific simulations.

    £161,570NPL Management Limited
    Published 27 Oct 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Laser Diagnostics and Photonics Measurement Equipment Supply

    Opportunity to supply specialized laser diagnostics and photonics measurement equipment including transient recorders, sensors, and associated systems for research applications.

    £52,540NPL Management Limited
    Published 27 Oct 2026
    OpenHealthcare & Medical🇬🇧United Kingdom

    RF Cryogenic Probe Station with Four Probe Arms and Cryogen-Free Cooling

    NPL requires a four-probe RF cryogenic measurement system with cryogen-free operation, DC to 40 GHz capability, and temperatures controllable from 6 K to 350 K.

    £310,000indicativeNPL Management Limited
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Open in Engineering

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Bus Fleet Decarbonisation Strategy Development

    Develop a strategic plan for deploying £50 million to decarbonise the Liverpool City Region bus fleet across five depots using zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.

    £50,000indicativeLIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
    Published 6 Nov 2026
    Engineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Decontamination Authorising Engineer

    Engage a certified Decontamination Authorising Engineer to provide expert oversight and authorization of decontamination operations and compliance.

    est.£140,000Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    Published 6 Nov 2026
    Engineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Theatre Royal Plymouth Engineering Services

    Theatre Royal Plymouth seeks a multi-disciplinary engineering team to support capital programme delivery for two major projects.

    est.£950,000THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
    Published 6 Nov 2026
    Engineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Topographical Survey of Baglan Bay Site

    Welsh Government invites qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive three-dimensional topographical survey of a 170.62-hectare Baglan Bay site, with deliverables including digital ground models and CAD drawings, commencing January 2027 for three months.

    est.£350,000Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
    Published 6 Nov 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07879c

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to Vescent Technologies Inc.. Sonar reads NPL Management Limited's work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    NM
    Buyer
    NPL Management Limited
    Sector
    Engineering