Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8f-6476-706d-8a91-e732153c1168/broadcast-of-the-time-from-npl awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure # Broadcast of the Time From NPL [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Mar 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender Broadcast of the Time From NPL (formerly MSF 60kHz Standard Frequency & Time Service) We are purchasing the service to provide, operate and maintain the MSF signal at a carrier frequency of 60 kHz. The effective radiated power of the signal shall be sufficient to provide a minimum field strength of 100 uVolts / m at a distance of 1000km from the transmitter, and shall cover the whole of mainland UK. The contractor shall provide at least 2 frequency standards able to maintain the carrier frequency at 60 kHz to within 2E-12 (2 parts in 10 to the power of 12) over a period of 30 days without dependence on off-air reception of any signal and shall provide the equipment required to generate and to monitor the correct time and date code at the Transmission Station. ## CPV classification Postal and telecommunications services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03223d-2022-03-15T22:45:09Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03223d-2022-03-15T22:45:09Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Physical Laboratory: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) [Sector More Postal & telecoms services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) ## More tenders like this [Post Office Branch - Porthleven · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f26-7105-9baf-83f6228041ef/post-office-branch-porthleven) [Post Office Branch - Newlyn · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f73-73e7-863c-621698162391/post-office-branch-newlyn) [Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road · Post Office Limited · 7 days left · 25 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fc3-71dc-b775-e86e4d62cd65/post-office-branch-brabazon-road) [Postal and telecommunications services – Usługi pocztowe · Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego · 17 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66c5-716c-a153-f4e0d2c3f2c9/poland-postal-and-telecommunications-services-uslugi-pocztowe) [Postal services related to parcels – Accord-Cadre pour le transport de documents et colis de moins de 30kg en express · EDF SA · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6693-737e-ba6c-c2746f617690/france-postal-services-related-to-parcels-accord-cadre-pour-le-transport-de) [Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals – Procurement of newspaper distribution · Ministry of Transport · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66f7-7002-b14b-7bfe728ca49a/norway-postal-services-related-to-newspapers-and-periodicals-procurement-of)