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Provision of Consultancy Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking, focused on the "Provision of Consultancy Services" in Teddington, United Kingdom. This contract, completed as of 16 September 2025, falls under the services category, specifically for consultancy in specialist SME services. The procurement adhered to a "Below threshold - unknown" method, signalling a streamlined, potentially less formal approach to tendering. Relevant industry classifications include laboratory, optical and precision equipment, alongside architectural, construction, engineering, inspection services, and research and development consultancy. Key dates include the contract's active period on 7 July 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to laboratory equipment and construction engineering fields. Large businesses like Blackford Stroud Consultants Limited, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate a fitting example of the expertise expected. The focus on a niche combination of consulting specialities offers growth potential for companies skilled in providing comprehensive solutions across various engineering and research domains. This encourages entities with similar capacities to engage in future procurement opportunities by enhancing their scope and aligning their services with specialised public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services - Specialist SME Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057075-2025
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 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

BLACKFORD STROUD CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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