National Physical Laboratory: contracts awarded without a rival: 46 uncontested awards; 25% of its awards; 35 suppliers; 4 single bid.
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National Physical Laboratory made 46 of its 183 public contract awards without a rival from 2018-11-06 to 2024-11-27: 42 without a competition and 4 after a competition that drew a single bid, to 35 suppliers; the most to Keysight Technologies Uk Limited, 4.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
National Physical Laboratory gave Keysight Technologies Uk Limited 12 awards: 3 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-10-23, latest 2024-10-11.
National Physical Laboratory gave Daintta Limited 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-11-03, latest 2023-11-30.
National Physical Laboratory gave SpectraDynamics, Inc 3 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-07-13, latest 2024-03-14.
National Physical Laboratory gave Amiston Limited 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-01-24, latest 2023-01-26.
National Physical Laboratory gave attocube system AG 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-12-20, latest 2024-07-15.
National Physical Laboratory gave High Voltage Engineering Europa B.V 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-02-28, latest 2023-03-09.
National Physical Laboratory gave Peak Analysis and Automation Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-01, latest 2024-02-13.
National Physical Laboratory gave Photonic Solutions Ltd 4 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-11-06, latest 2024-11-27.
National Physical Laboratory gave Yelo Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-01-19, latest 2023-02-28.
National Physical Laboratory gave Castle Microwave Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-05-24, latest 2021-05-24.
National Physical Laboratory gave RAKON-France SAS 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-07-13, latest 2020-07-13.
National Physical Laboratory gave Advanced Grinding Supplies Ltd (Agent for Fitz Studer AG) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-10-04, latest 2024-10-04.
National Physical Laboratory gave Aerodyne Research, Inc 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-02-01, latest 2023-02-01.
National Physical Laboratory gave Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-01, latest 2024-07-12.
National Physical Laboratory gave attocube systems AG 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-12-20, latest 2022-12-20.
National Physical Laboratory gave Babcock Communications Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-03-15, latest 2022-03-15.
National Physical Laboratory gave Bruker UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-02-20, latest 2023-02-20.
National Physical Laboratory gave DNA Script SAS 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-01, latest 2024-02-01.
National Physical Laboratory gave INSPHERE Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-03-15, latest 2022-03-15.
National Physical Laboratory gave Instron 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-10-31, latest 2022-10-31.
National Physical Laboratory gave IONTOF GmbH 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-01-23, latest 2023-01-23.
National Physical Laboratory gave James Harvard Limited 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-27, latest 2022-08-16.
National Physical Laboratory gave Menlo Systems GmbH 6 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-12-22, latest 2024-02-09.
National Physical Laboratory gave Milexia UK Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-02-03, latest 2024-03-14.
National Physical Laboratory gave Miro Analytical AG 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-07-28, latest 2023-07-28.
National Physical Laboratory gave PikTime Systems sp. z o.o 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-01-19, latest 2021-01-19.
National Physical Laboratory gave Quantum Design UK & Ireland Limited 2 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-08-15, latest 2023-09-27.
National Physical Laboratory gave SANS Training – UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-09-25, latest 2024-09-25.
National Physical Laboratory gave SouthernsBroadstock Limited 3 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-11-09, latest 2021-11-26.
National Physical Laboratory gave Taylor Hobson Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-10, latest 2021-08-10.
National Physical Laboratory gave TelesisBIO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-01, latest 2024-02-01.
National Physical Laboratory gave Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-12-20, latest 2021-12-20.
National Physical Laboratory gave TimeTech 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-13, latest 2024-03-13.
National Physical Laboratory gave Viavi Solutions UK Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-09-25, latest 2024-09-25.
National Physical Laboratory gave Waters Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-12-17, latest 2023-02-20.
| Date | Supplier | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-27 | Photonic Solutions Ltd 038318-2024-127860-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2024-10-11 | Keysight Technologies UK Limited 032833-2024-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2024-10-04 | Advanced Grinding Supplies Ltd (Agent for Fitz Studer AG) 031909-2024-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2024-09-25 | SANS Training – UK Ltd 030611-2024-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2024-09-25 | Viavi Solutions UK Limited 030571-2024-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2024-09-24 | Keysight Technologies UK Ltd 030524-2024-1 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
Every uncontested award in United Kingdom · All countries
Source: Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, Cabinet Office, in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), Open Government Licence v3.0; an award is counted once where both services publish it. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.