Contract

Design and build of three Axis motion control system

  • NPL Management Limited

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001388

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0601b7

Published 8 January 2026, 11:26am



Scope

Reference

PO00015217

Description

The requirement is for the design, build, and commissioning of a new three-axis motion control system for a 420kV filter wheel at NPL, Teddington. The system will replace the existing aging control system and must comply with current regulations and standards.

Goods and Services to be Supplied:

Design, build, and test of the motion control system.

Electrical installation, commissioning, and operator training at NPL.

Safety integration with LaserMET ICS-6 system.

User interfaces: PC-based Ethernet control (PC/software not included) and EXOR ON5 handheld HMI pendant.

Compliance and documentation: CE and UKCA marking, EMC testing by UCAS accredited facility, technical file, operation manual, and schematics.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £34,457 excluding VAT
  • £41,348.40 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

11 December 2025

Contract dates

  • 11 December 2025 to 1 October 2026
  • 9 months, 22 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 42000000 - Industrial machinery

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - unknown


Supplier

Micromech Systems limited

Chilford Court

BRAINTREE

CM7 2QS

United Kingdom

Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

NPL Management Limited

  • Companies House: 02937881
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDB-8862-JBYM

National Physical Laboratory

Teddington

TW11 0LW

United Kingdom

Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)