Scope
Reference
PO00012189
Description
Material Selection & Optical Characterisation
Identify and test materials for the THEMIS calibration target.
Measure bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) properties.
Simulation of Target Reflectance & Uncertainty
Use Eradiate software to simulate BRDF and HCRF (Hemispherical-Conical Reflectance Factor).
Quantify uncertainties based on material and manufacturing tolerances.
Experimental Field Campaigns
Conduct UAV-based measurements of the artificial target.
Validate protocols for UAV-based HCRF acquisition.
Data Processing & BRF Retrieval
Process UAV data to derive BRF values.
Compare retrieved BRF with simulated values and assess accuracy.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- 202000.00 EUR excluding VAT
- 202000.00 EUR including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 October 2025
Contract dates
- 9 October 2025 to 9 October 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Rayference SRL
Rue d'Alost, 7
Brussels Belgium
1000
Belgium
Email: accounting@rayference.eu
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
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
Email: etenders@npl.co.uk
Website: http://www.npl.co.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)