Top suppliers
Top suppliers to National Physical Laboratory
Top-five suppliers hold 52% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What National Physical Laboratory buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest National Physical Laboratory contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Strategic Reporting
5Y Technology · 2025-06-15
£500K
Awarded - ITT - IoT 5G devices Base Station Emulator
Anritsu EMEA Limited · 2025-03-04
£250K
ITT_121341 - Cryo-free QHR Fridge
Cryogenic Limited · 2025-01-20
£160K
SRS Laser Replacement
Photonic Solutions Ltd · 2024-11-27
£269K
RFQ_128938 - Evaluation of NPL Quantum Programme
RSM UK Consulting LLP · 2024-11-19
£100K
Study on Better Evidencing Benefits Attributable to NPL's Work in Radiotherapy
King's College London · 2024-11-08
£60K
RFQ_128875 - Study on Better Evidencing Impacts Attributable to NMS Laboratories' Work in Nanomedicines
Briscoe Advisory Ltd · 2024-10-15
£30K
Test Tool Support Renewal
Keysight Technologies UK Limited · 2024-10-10
£499K
RFQ_128875 - NMS Survey for Healthcare Users
IFF Research · 2024-10-10
£50K
Cylindrical Grinding Machine
Advanced Grinding Supplies Ltd (Agent for Fitz Studer AG) · 2024-10-03
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Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
33%
Awards to SMEs
52%
Top-5 supplier share
3%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 33% of National Physical Laboratory’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to National Physical Laboratory
How much does National Physical Laboratory spend on procurement?
National Physical Laboratory awarded 40 contracts totalling £7.3M between 2023-11-08 and 2026-11-08, working with 34 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £222K.
Who are National Physical Laboratory's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to National Physical Laboratory by total award value are Smart Managed Solutions, Keysight Technologies UK Limited, Peak Analysis and Automation Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 52% of contract value.
What does National Physical Laboratory buy from suppliers?
National Physical Laboratory's procurement is concentrated in laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), research and development services and related consultancy services, it services: consulting, software development, internet and support, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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