National Standard Force Calibration Machine
Buyer: NPL Management Limited
- Published
- 14 May 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,500,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 044507-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06990d
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 31000000Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000Repair and maintenance services
Description
NPL is seeking to engage with suppliers who can support the development of a new national standard force machine providing applied forces to at least 12 MN (1,200 tonne force) with an accuracy of 0.01% of applied load. We are looking to gain understanding with suppliers of components, systems and engineering integration services likely to be required to progress the design concept of a unique UK test and calibration capability. Our requirements are yet to be fully defined, budget is still to be secured, and at this stage we wish to understand the current art of the possible and explore the feasibility and potential cost of design options. We are keen to talk with organisations with capability aligned to: • Low noise, servo-hydraulic control systems • Precision machining (large metallic components) • Testing machine manufacture • Pressure sensing and pressure control • Weights and weight handling systems This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow on ITT.
Official publications
- FTS · 044507-2026 · 14 May 2026
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