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Provision of Software Licence

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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08 Jul 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, involved the provision of a software licence for Abaqus and support. This tender, categorized under 'goods' in the industry, covered laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to Technia Ltd with completion adhered to by April 2025. The procurement method was classified under 'Below threshold - unknown'. Several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, were designated delivery loci.

This tender offers considerable potential for business growth, especially for those providing software solutions and related technical support. The opportunity was well-suited for large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering software packages and precision equipment to a wide geographic spread within the UK. Engaging in such procurement processes can enable businesses to expand their market reach and strengthen their position within public sector contracts, particularly in the technology and precision systems domain. Technia Ltd's success in securing this contract underscores the importance of scalability and capacity in meeting comprehensive public procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software Licence

Notice Description

Software licence Abaqus and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,403 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TECHNIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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