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RFQ_128032 - Bibliometric Assessment of the National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) Research Output

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed a procurement process for conducting a Bibliometric Assessment of NPL’s Research Output from 2020 to 2023. The contract, associated with the research services industry, focuses on providing evidence for HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) within the value for money framework of the Spending Review 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the total contract value is £40,750. Key dates include the tender period end date on 21 February 2024, the contract start date on 14 May 2024, and the end date on 1 August 2024. The procurement is applicable to a wide range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in bibliometric assessments and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in this type of procurement. The completion of such a contract can enhance a business’s portfolio, provide valuable experience, and establish a relationship with key governmental bodies, potentially leading to future opportunities. The successful bidder, Elsevier, exemplifies the kind of large-scale research service provider that can meet the rigorous demands of this procurement.

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Notice Title

RFQ_128032 - Bibliometric Assessment of the National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) Research Output

Notice Description

The objective of this procurement to gain evidence on NMS's publication output which was produced over 2020-2023 that consists almost 9,000 publications. The evidence will be mainly used providing HM Treasury and DSIT with sound evidence in line with value for money framework via the Spending Review-2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41dc673a-dc9a-460b-9050-40d4b085cbf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2e24df-86cb-4a84-afd2-639a6b107dd9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 1 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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