NPL is the UK’s National Measurement Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards.

It is a Public Corporation owned by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). NPL is part of the National Measurement System (NMS) which provides the UK with a national measurement infrastructure and delivers the UK Measurement Strategy on behalf of BEIS.

We undertake excellent science and engineering to deliver extraordinary impact for the UK and provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. From delivering new measurement skills that drive manufacturing productivity to developing novel medical treatments, we work with industry partners to get new products and services to market faster and provide confidence in decision-making.

http://www.npl.co.uk/