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Hardware and Software Support

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Hardware and Software Support," was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. This contracting process, which includes IT services involving laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has reached the award stage with a completion status. Key dates include the contract start and end date on 2nd June 2025, with a notable publication date on 2nd September 2025. This procurement utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" method and was not above the threshold of significance. The geographical focus for the delivery of the service is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, hardware, and software support services, particularly those with a focus on precision equipment. Companies like VIAVI SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED, the successful supplier, demonstrate the type of large-scale business that can benefit from such opportunities. For other companies in similar sectors, this contract underscores potential growth areas, particularly for firms that can deliver extensive support and have the capacity to engage in public sector collaborations in the UK. The procurement's focus on specialised equipment and software support indicates a demand for businesses with expertise in technical services and precision instruments.

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Notice Title

Hardware and Software Support

Notice Description

TM500 Hardware / Software Support, TeraVM Hardware / Software Support, TeraVM Software Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053016-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 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

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

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