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Time and Frequency transfer

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
direct
Value
299625.0 EUR
Published
13 Mar 2026, 16:03
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
24 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
PikTime Systems sp. z o.o.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Fibre based solution for Time and Frequency transfer

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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