Cutting-edge measurement capabilities
For more than 125 years, our world-leading measurement science has helped save lives, protect the environment and enable people to feel safe and secure, improving economic prosperity, increasing skilled employment and enhancing quality of life. Our science and engineering solve some of the biggest national and international challenges across programmes such as Quantum, NTC, UKTL, AMPI and AI.
As the UK's National Metrology Institute, NPL maintains the national primary measurement standards and is home to scientists and engineers who push the boundaries of what’s possible. We are always impartial and provide confidence in data, enabling innovation, international trade and new technologies to flourish.
Solutions designed for business and industry
Products and services
We combine world-class precision standards with practical innovation, helping industry and organisations reduce risk, improve performance and unlock new technologies - underpinned by trusted, traceable data.
Consultancy
We help solve complex technical problems and build long-term working relationships to deliver business advantage and commercial success for our customers.
Calibration services
Our comprehensive range of high-quality calibration services are directly traceable to the internationally recognised primary measurement standards that we maintain for the UK.
Latest news
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Enhancing safety of advanced cancer treatments for children 13 July 2026 New research advances understanding of secondary neutron exposure in paediatric ion beam therapy. -
NPL partners with South Korean consortium to advance cryogenic RF technologies for quantum applications 15 April 2026 Building world class cryogenic RF metrology to support the next generation of quantum technologies. -
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NTC receives £180 million investment 09 March 2026 The National Timing Centre (NTC), has today received investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
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Strategic programmes
National Timing Centre (NTC)
NPL is enabling the UK to deliver a more resilient time and frequency service to support industry and accelerate innovation in new technologies.
UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL)
UKTL's telecoms security research and testing helps keep the UK safe and connected, develops future cyber talent and shapes international standards for secure connectivity.
Quantum programme
Our scientists support UK industry’s need for independent standards, measurement, and test and evaluation to deliver new quantum technologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NPL plays a leading role in the development and governance of AI in the UK through the AI Measurement Centre, AI Standards Hub and services to industry.
Inspiring the
next generation
next generation
Every year colleagues from across NPL travel the UK, meeting tens of thousands of people and sharing their enthusiasm for measurement, science, technology, engineering and maths.
Our scientists and engineers give talks at schools, colleges,
universities, festivals and industry-focused events.
Innovation in action
Case studies: explore how NPL's science, measurement expertise and partnerships are helping organisations solve complex challenges.
Contact us
Our research and measurement solutions support innovation and product development. We work with companies to deliver business advantage and commercial success.
Contact our Customer Services team on +44 20 8943 7070