Scope
Description
NPL will create new semiconductor metrology capabilities to improve the UK's infrastructure for pre-competitive semiconductor innovation, supporting investment and growth in next-generation materials and processes. The project will create metrology capability to support the manufacture of advanced semiconductor materials for end use in power electronics, radio frequency (RF) communications, and optoelectronics.
New capabilities will be hosted at NPL and academic partners and made available to UK industry to de-risk investments, support growth, and secure access to international markets.
Contract 1. Semiconductor Metrology for UK Growth
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
NPL Management Limited
- Companies House: 02937881
Hampton Road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
United Kingdom
Email: etenders@npl.co.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Semiconductor Metrology for UK Growth
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government