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    ContractsPrecision Motion Stage System on Low-CTE Structural Beam
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    Precision Motion Stage System on Low-CTE Structural Beam

    NPL seeks a precision dual-carriage motion stage system on a dimensionally stable structural beam with nanometre-level positioning accuracy and LabVIEW control interface.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 2 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender

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    • Closing date
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    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

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    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 2 months ago.

    2 June 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a high-precision motion stage system consisting of 2 integrated carriages mounted on a single structural beam made from low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) material such as Granite or Silicon Carbide, similar to those used in coordinate measurement machines. Key Requirements: - Integrated motion axis/stage with appropriate mounting arrangements on a stable structural beam - In-position noise levels of 1 nanometre rms or better - Pitch and yaw errors not exceeding ±50 microradians - Two carriages, each with operating envelope of 2300 mm or more - Incremental motion control of 1 micron or less per step - Integrated linear encoder with 1 nanometre resolution for position detection - Payload capacity of 10 kg per carriage - Fully integrated cable management with provision for up to 4 additional signal cables - Speed range: 1 micron to 25 mm per second with minimum acceleration of 1 m/s² - System controller with LabVIEW software interface The supplier will work with NPL through a standard development lifecycle including design reviews to ensure system compatibility and integration. Technical documentation must comply with UKCA or CE marking requirements. This is a capability engagement exercise and will not restrict future procurement opportunities.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-068ee2
    NM
    Buyer
    NPL Management Limited
    Sector
    Research & Innovation