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Purchase of SmartComb‑ULN Optical Frequency Comb System

NPL Management Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NPL Management Limited

Buyer Address: National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UKI75, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: etenders@npl.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
Below threshold - unknown
Value
179440.0 EUR
Published
02 Mar 2026, 12:01
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
05 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Menlo Systems GmbH
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Procurement of one SmartComb‑ULN compact optical frequency comb system, a turnkey metrology instrument providing ultra‑low‑noise frequency measurement capability. The system includes integrated electronics, femtosecond laser technology, fiber‑coupled architecture, and embedded control software.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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